Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

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Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA

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A charming and rigorous university in the hills of western Virginia

LU Flames Suburban Theater Music Nature Outdoors Christian College

As the largest evangelical Christian university in the world, Liberty University offers a significantly different lifestyle that most colleges its size. Curfew, convocation, and community service are major elements of the student experience at LU, and while it is not required for students to live on campus, the majority of freshmen choose to do so.

Academics and student discipline are rigorous, but students do enjoy a wide variety of fun things to do in their free time. It’s not uncommon to catch a pop-up musical performance in random places around the campus, especially behind Science Hall, Tunnel Worship, and even at the library.

The Snowflex Centre artificial ski slope offers the chance to carve up Liberty Mountain any time of the year. Tower Theater hosts a packed roster of stage plays and concerts, and serves as the home to the professional Alluvion Stage Company. And when you’re feeling adventurous, the hills and forests just northwest of town are ripe for exploration on the weekends.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lynchburg, VA is $921 for a studio, $1,013 for one bedroom, $1,191 for two bedrooms, and $1,450 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lynchburg has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 578 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $921/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 717 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,013/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,022 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,191/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,270 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,450/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

20

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Tomahawk Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

685 Students

7
out of 10

Leesville Road Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

625 Students

6
out of 10

Paul Munro Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

369 Students

6
out of 10

Boonsboro Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

331 Students

6
out of 10

William M. Bass Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

175 Students

6
out of 10

Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov.

Public

Grades 6-8

531 Students

4
out of 10

Brookville Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

715 Students

3
out of 10

Linkhorne Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

586 Students

3
out of 10

Sandusky Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

568 Students

2
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Brookville High

Public

Grades 9-12

971 Students

5
out of 10

E.C. Glass High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,325 Students

3
out of 10

Heritage High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,073 Students

3
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Nature Zone
  • Amazement Square - The Rightmire Children's Museum
  • James River Heritage Trail

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.