Rent in Bristol, VA
Across Bristol's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $958 a month, with figures from $825–$1,091. The highest typical rent is in 24209 ($1,091) and the lowest in 24201 ($825). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Bristol city pay about 0.75% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $760–$773 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $845 | $412–$845 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $958 | $825–$1,091 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $1,216 | $893–$1,375 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $1,465 | $1,465 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Bristol ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Bristol, VA?
- About $958 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $825–$1,091. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Bristol, VA?
- About $845 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $412–$845. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Bristol, VA?
- About $1,216 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $893–$1,375. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Bristol, VA?
- About $760 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $760–$773. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Bristol, VA?
- About $1,465 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,465. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Bristol ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 24209 has the highest typical rent at $1,091 a month, and 24201 the lowest at $825.
- What is the property tax rate in Bristol, VA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Bristol city pay a typical 0.75% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Bristol rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).