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Rental Market Trends in Rocky Mount, VA

What is the average rent in Rocky Mount, VA?

$427/month

Average Rent

525 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Rocky Mount, VA is $427 per month. This is 74% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Rocky Mount more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Rocky Mount, you can expect to pay about $427 per month for a studio, $427 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $620 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$427/month
388 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$427/month
525 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$620/month
796 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Rocky Mount, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Rocky Mount, VA
Last Updated March 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Rocky Mount, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
100% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Rocky Mount, VA?

Because the average rent in Rocky Mount is $427, you’ll want to make about $1,423 per month or $17,076 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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65 E Court St

65 E Court St

65 E Court St,
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

$1,250 Total Monthly Price

Studio

20733 Virgil H Goode Hwy

20733 Virgil H Goode Hwy

20733 Virgil H Goode Hwy,
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

$699 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed

Windy Hill Key

Windy Hill Key

5400 Bernard Dr,
Roanoke, VA 24018

$1,261 - $1,750 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Century Bridges

Century Bridges

16 Old Woods Ave,
Roanoke, VA 24016

$1,358 - $3,194 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

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† 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 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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