Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lynchburg Neighborhood of Lynchburg, VA from $300 (11 Rentals)

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Jobbers Overall
$651 - $932
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jobbers Overall

1501 Kemper StLynchburg, VA 24501
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property at 1401 Garfield Ave

$695

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$695

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$695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1401 Garfield Ave

LynchburgVA24501
property at 1009 4th St

$795

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$795

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$795

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1009 4th St

LynchburgVA24504

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Cliffs Edge Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliffs Edge Lofts

612 Commerce StLynchburg, VA 24504
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503 Church St
1 Bedroom Apartments

503 Church St

503 Church StLynchburg, VA 24504
property at 912 Floyd St

$795

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$795

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$795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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912 Floyd St

LynchburgVA24501
property at 381 Main St

$470

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$470

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 3

381 Main St

Madison HeightsVA24572

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property at 209 Clark St

$600

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

209 Clark St

Madison HeightsVA24572

Downtown Lynchburg, Lynchburg, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Lynchburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lynchburg area of Lynchburg, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Jobbers Overall priced from $651. Elora Gardens Lynchburg has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $696. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lynchburg apartments for rent in Lynchburg, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jobbers Overall2 Bed2BR,2BA$651
Elora Gardens Lynchburg1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$696
Church Street Townhomes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895
The Humbles Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
12th & Court Lofts2nd Floor StudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lynchburg, VA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lynchburg area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at River Lofts West in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Downtown Lynchburg apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Piedmont Flour Mill Lofts starting at $1,099 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the College Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lynchburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Lofts West2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.81
Piedmont Flour Mill LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.92
The WayneRiverview Flats 2BR2BR,1BA$1.16
317 Grove Street2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 487482BR,1BA$1.07
Jobbers Overall2 Bed2BR,2BA$0.72
Gish Flats1x11BR,1BA$1.55
12th & Court Lofts2nd Floor StudioStudio ,1BA$1.66
Church Street Townhomes1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.63
The Humbles Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
Elora Gardens Lynchburg1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64

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Downtown Lynchburg, Lynchburg, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lynchburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Lynchburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Lynchburg is under $1,445.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Lynchburg?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Lynchburg is Elora Gardens Lynchburg which is listed at $696, while the average apartment in Downtown Lynchburg costs $1,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 2 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Lynchburg?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Lynchburg have an average cost of $222 which is $1,273 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Lynchburg.

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