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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lynchburg, VA

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lynchburg, VA area range in price from $450 to $4,619 with an overall median price of $2,727. The three Lynchburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Sandusky at $759, Cornerstone at $780, and Wyndhurst at $770. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lynchburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sandusky$1,515$759149
Cornerstone$1,670$780133
Wyndhurst$1,750$770166
College Hill$3,134$69538
Dearington$3,134$45068
Diamond Hill$3,134$45033
Downtown Lynchburg$3,134$69535
Fort Hill$3,134$650125
Montview$3,134$45058
Rivermont$3,134$695121

Cheapest Available Lynchburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lynchburg, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Timbers in the Sandusky neighborhood priced from $659. Rivermont Park in the Tate Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lynchburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Timbers1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$659
Rivermont ParkStudioStudio,1BA$749
Landover Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Cardinal's Crest Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$770
Timber East ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Bramblewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$799
Woods Edge1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$805
Wesley Apartments - Senior Living CommunityStudio (Stair or Ramp Access)Studio,1BA$820
Elora Gardens Lynchburg2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$830
Walden Pond Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$841

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lynchburg, VA

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lynchburg area is the $0.69 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at River Lofts West in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $1,240. The second greatest value Lynchburg apartment is the CSQ II Model at The Vue at College Square (Student Housing) starting at $790 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the Montview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lynchburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Lofts West2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.69
The Vue at College Square (Student Housing)CSQ II3BR,3.5BA$0.46
37 West Apartments3B/2B3BR,2BA$0.95
The Reserve -All Utilities Included&Furnished3 Bedroom - All Inclusive3BR,3.5BA$0.58
Kendall Square3 Bed/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.98
The Flats at Cornerstone (Student Housing)The Flats3BR,3BA$0.61
Ivy Creek Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.79
WillowBrook Luxury ApartmentsPhase 2-Call for availability before applying2BR,2BA$1.02
County Green Apartment Homes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Bramblewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00

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Lynchburg Overview

Apart from the great weather of the area, the Lynchburg, VA boasts of an ethnically and culturally diverse local population. There are great shopping areas, recreational facilities, and restaurants as well as quality education and healthcare facilities. With a population of about 80,000 the transport network and media outlets serve the residents well.

Why live in Lynchburg, VA?

Lynchburg is home to an engaged business community that makes it a great city to live and work. The vibrant culture and rich history of the city combine with the education system to deliver an enjoyable city for both young and old. The culturally diverse community is warm and welcoming and will give you an easy time to fit in. Also, the Lynchburg real estate market has modern houses, making it a good idea to look for apartments in Lynchburg.

Lynchburg, VA
Population: 82,126

Ranked #419

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lynchburg, VA

Ranked #22

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Lynchburg, VA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lynchburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lynchburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lynchburg is under $841.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lynchburg?

The cheapest apartment in Lynchburg is The Timbers which is listed at $659, while the average apartment in Lynchburg costs $2,727.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lynchburg?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 170 regular apartments in Lynchburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lynchburg?

Cheap apartments in Lynchburg have an average cost of $259 which is $2,468 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lynchburg.

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