Average Rent in Albemarle, VA

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Current Versus Historical Albemarle, VA Rents

Albemarle rentals average $2,295 for a studio rental to $3,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,013, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $781 (51.57%) year-over-year from $1,514 to $2,295. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $304 (20.71%) year-over-year from $1,466 to $1,770. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $32 (-1.78%) year-over-year from $1,782 to $1,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $104 (4.17%) year-over-year from $2,496 to $2,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $426 (14.44%) year-over-year from $2,949 to $3,375. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 22.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.26% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.99% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$26.56	$2,295	$1,514 (51.57%)	$1,110 (106.76%)
1 BR	$24.59	$1,770	$1,466 (20.71%)	$1,403 (26.20%)
2 BR	$21.35	$1,750	$1,782 (-1.78%)	$1,643 (6.51%)
3 BR	$19.03	$2,600	$2,496 (4.17%)	$2,103 (23.66%)
4+ BR	$15.81	$3,375	$2,949 (14.44%)	$2,764 (22.10%)

Historical Rents in Albemarle, VA

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Top Cities Near Albemarle

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Albemarle. The average rent in Albemarle is currently $2,250 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Harrisonburg, VA, with an average rent of $1,425, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Albemarle, VA is Brambleton, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,600 per month.

Let's compare Albemarle, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Albemarle, VA is 75.54% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.52% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Albemarle, VA are about 2.04% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.25% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Albemarle, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Harrisonburg, VA	$1,123	$1,095	$1,425	$1,425
Richmond, VA	$1,794	$1,768	$1,595	$1,795
Fredericksburg, VA	$2,800	$1,560	$1,750	$1,900
Charlottesville, VA	$2,295	$1,700	$1,850	$2,000
Manassas, VA	N/A	$1,850	$2,088	$2,500
Centreville, VA	N/A	$1,900	$2,450	$2,950
South Riding, VA	N/A	$1,500	N/A	$3,213
Brambleton, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,500	$3,600

Top Neighborhoods Near Albemarle

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Albemarle

There are a total of 11 counties located by Albemarle, VA. Some of these counties include Harrisonburg, VA, Rockingham, VA, and Richmond, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,500. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Harrisonburg, VA. Its average rent per month is $1,425. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,990, Prince William, VA is the most expensive county by Albemarle, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Albemarle, VA is 39.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Albemarle, VA is 10.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Albemarle, VA is 3.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Harrisonburg, VA	$1,123	$1,095	$1,425	$1,425
Rockingham, VA	$1,123	$1,095	$1,425	$1,495
Richmond, VA	$1,794	$1,768	$1,595	$1,795
Fredericksburg, VA	$2,800	$1,560	$1,750	$1,900
Charlottesville, VA	$2,295	$1,700	$1,850	$2,000
Spotsylvania, VA	N/A	$1,550	$1,895	$2,500
Chesterfield, VA	N/A	N/A	$1,700	$2,500
Fauquier, VA	$3,000	$1,800	$2,400	$2,650
Stafford, VA	$2,650	$1,500	$1,775	$2,895
Prince William, VA	$1,400	$1,500	$2,250	$2,990

Top Zipcodes Near Albemarle

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near Albemarle, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,045. A total of 3 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 22901, Albemarle County, VA at $1,700 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,500 per month is 20148, Brambleton, VA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Albemarle, VA is $1,763 per month. Or in other words, $28 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,920 per month. Which comes out to $22 per sqft. The following table includes the top 7 zipcodes in Albemarle, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22903, Albemarle County, VA	N/A	$1,763	$1,920	$2,045
22901, Albemarle County, VA	N/A	$1,450	$1,550	$1,700
20148, Brambleton, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,750	$3,500
22401, Fredericksburg, VA	$2,800	$1,560	$1,750	$1,900
23220, Richmond, VA	$1,867	$1,837	$1,495	$1,785
22407, Spotsylvania County, VA	N/A	$1,550	$1,973	$2,500
20110, Manassas, VA	N/A	$1,850	$2,088	$2,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Albemarle Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Albemarle, VA?

The average monthly rental price for Albemarle, VA apartments for rent is approximately $2,013. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Albemarle, VA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Albemarle, VA.

How much is a studio apartment in Albemarle, VA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,295 and an average price per square feet of $26.56. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Albemarle.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Albemarle, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,725 and an average price per square feet of $24.59. There are a total of 33 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Albemarle.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Albemarle, VA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,838 and an average price per square feet of $21.35. There are a total of 88 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Albemarle.

How have rent prices in Albemarle, VA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Albemarle, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.52%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Albemarle, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Albemarle, VA is around $1,610/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.