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230 Spring St,
Winchester, VA 22601
$1,700 - $2,400 | 1-4 Beds
Winchester
Winchester, VA
Area Guide
A dream city in the Shenandoah Valley
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If you could design your dream city, would it include treasured historic sites, great shopping, an excellent location, beautiful parks, a popular university, and cozy neighborhoods tucked among rolling green hills? If so, then Winchester is a dream-come-true. Winchester was settled around 1729, and the town was officially chartered in 1752. The city played a role in three major wars: the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and the Civil War. The Kernstown Battlefield, located on the Pritchard-Grim Farm, includes the 1854 Pritchard House. The Civil War battlefield park covers 350 acres and offers guided tours.
Old Town Winchester is a fantastic location to have as your backyard. This area features a brick-paved pedestrian mall lined with historic architecture, courtyards, and terrific shops and restaurants. It is the site of community events, including outdoor movies, the Haunted Pub Crawl, food and wine tours, a seasonal farmers market, Oktoberfest, and the Old Town Holiday Parade. The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival is held annually in Winchester, a huge event that attracts nearly 250,000 visitors a year and includes parades, a carnival, a wine festival, live music, and a 10K race.
The oldest house in Winchester, Abram's Delight, was built in 1754. This historic house museum is a state landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located near Shenandoah University, a private liberal arts university that was established in 1875. Hikers can access the Appalachian Trail from Winchester, and Jim Barnett Park features a disc golf course, a fitness trail, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a playground, the Winchester BMX, and ball fields. Shopping destinations include Winchester Station and the Apple Blossom Mall.
Explore the City
The historic Handley Library was built in 1913
A sunny day at Wilkins Lake
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Winchester, VA is $1,175 for a studio, $1,343 for one bedroom, $1,514 for two bedrooms, and $1,748 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winchester has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,343/month
714 Sq Ft
House
$1,942/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,184/month
1,134 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Winchester, VA is 0.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Winchester is 5.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,175 - $1,748. You can expect to pay 3.8% less for groceries, 1.6% more for utilities, and 7.4% less for transportation.
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Transportation
48
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
39
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
Public
Grades PK-4
526 Students
5
Public
Grades PK-5
393 Students
5
Public
Grades PK-4
325 Students
5
Public
Grades PK-5
615 Students
4
Public
Grades PK-5
530 Students
4
Public
Grades 7-8
613 Students
5
Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle
Public
Grades 6-8
804 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-8
803 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-8
751 Students
2
Public
Grades 9-12
1,437 Students
6
Public
Grades 9-12
1,516 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
1,384 Students
3
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
- Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
- Hedgebrook Farms
- State Arboretum of Virginia and Blandy Experimental Farm
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Colleges
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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.