Rent by ZIP code in Lynchburg
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24502 | Lynchburg City | $1,377 | +4% |
| 24503 | Lynchburg City | $1,341 | +2% |
| 24501 | Lynchburg City | $1,298 | -2% |
| 24504 | Lynchburg City | $1,151 | -13% |
Rent by bedroom count in Lynchburg
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Campbell County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $965 | -6.0% |
| 1 bedroom | $971 | -6.0% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,117 | -5.9% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,547 | -5.4% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,678 | -4.1% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Lynchburg?
Typical rent across Campbell County is $1,528 as of September 2026. That is up 7.7% from a year earlier.
| Year | Typical rent, Campbell County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,573 | |
| 2025 | $1,428 | -9.2% |
| 2026 (through September) | $1,528 | +7.0% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Lynchburg rent questions
- What is the average rent in Lynchburg, VA?
- Typical asking rent in Lynchburg is $1,320 a month as of September 2026, across 4 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,151 to $1,377.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Lynchburg?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Campbell County is $1,117 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $971 and a three bedroom is $1,547. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Lynchburg?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Campbell County is $1,528 as of September 2026, up 7.7% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Lynchburg?
- ZIP 24504 has the lowest typical asking rent in Lynchburg at $1,151 a month, compared with $1,320 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Lynchburg?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Lynchburg rent of $1,320, that is about $3,960 a month, or $47,520 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Lynchburg sits in the Lynchburg, VA metro area.