Average Rent in Prince William, VA

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Current Versus Historical Prince William, VA Rents

Prince William rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,900, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $525 (-32.31%) year-over-year from $1,625 to $1,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $94 (-5.91%) year-over-year from $1,594 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (3.41%) year-over-year from $2,200 to $2,275. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (4.91%) year-over-year from $2,717 to $2,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $107 (3.14%) year-over-year from $3,393 to $3,500. 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 down by 15.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.01% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.79% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.29% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$17.76	$1,100	$1,625 (-32.31%)	$1,933 (-43.10%)
1 BR	$9.51	$1,500	$1,594 (-5.91%)	$1,494 (0.38%)
2 BR	$21.83	$2,275	$2,200 (3.41%)	$1,999 (13.84%)
3 BR	$18.66	$2,850	$2,717 (4.91%)	$2,500 (14.00%)
4+ BR	$15.40	$3,500	$3,393 (3.14%)	$3,133 (11.70%)

Historical Rents in Prince William, VA

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Top Cities Near Prince William

There are a total of 33 cities nearby Prince William. The average rent in Prince William is currently $2,975 per month. A total of 15 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Baltimore, MD, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Prince William, VA is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare Prince William, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 24.33% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Prince William, VA are about 12.83% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.29% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 33 total cities near Prince William, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dale City, VA	N/A	$1,300	$2,000	$2,700
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,550	$2,300	$2,700
Centreville, VA	N/A	$1,975	$2,425	$2,850
Neabsco, VA	N/A	$1,700	$2,700	$2,973
Oakton, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,700	$2,975
Merrifield, VA	$1,850	$2,025	$2,850	$2,975
Fair Oaks, VA	$2,013	$2,115	$2,500	$3,000
Cherry Hill, VA	N/A	$1,500	$1,900	$3,195
Chantilly, VA	N/A	$1,695	$2,595	$3,250
South Riding, VA	N/A	$1,400	N/A	$3,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Prince William

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Prince William. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Brookland, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near Prince William, VA in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Prince William, VA is currently around $2,750 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,750. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Prince William's average rent, which is actually $2,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Prince William, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Prince William. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$938	$1,280	$1,598	$1,600
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,663	$2,350	$2,100
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,670	$2,028	$3,000	$2,153
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,499	$1,925	$2,275
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,700	$2,300	$2,287
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,150	$2,800	$2,300
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,275	$2,409
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,450	$5,287	$2,450
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,050	$3,000	$2,600
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,218	$2,550	$3,992	$2,600
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,025	$2,700	$3,850	$2,700
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,669	$3,555	$2,701
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,475	$1,900	$2,973	$2,750
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$2,750
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,825	$2,600	$3,842	$2,803
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,722	$4,276	$2,854
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,360	$3,475	$2,900
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,850	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,348	$3,400	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,100	$2,725	$4,000	$3,000
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,055	$2,350	$3,295	$3,067
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,288	$2,473	$3,750	$3,103
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,812	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$3,600
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$2,495	$3,148	$4,925	$4,500

Top Counties Near Prince William

There are a total of 21 counties located by Prince William, VA. Some of these counties include Fredericksburg, VA, Fauquier, VA, and Alexandria, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,650. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of 16 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Winchester, VA. Its average rent per month is $1,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Prince William, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Prince William, VA is 12.50% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Prince William, VA is 1.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Prince William, VA is 13.15% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fredericksburg, VA	N/A	$1,525	$1,695	$1,983
Fauquier, VA	$2,500	$1,800	$2,100	$2,535
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,850	$2,650
Stafford, VA	N/A	$1,600	$1,900	$2,673
Arlington, VA	$1,781	$2,365	$3,200	$2,725
Prince George's, MD	$1,643	$1,850	$2,150	$2,795
Charles, MD	N/A	$1,500	$1,850	$2,800
Montgomery, MD	$1,650	$2,050	$2,500	$3,050
Fairfax, VA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$3,200
Loudoun, VA	$1,425	$1,900	$2,600	$3,300

Top Zipcodes Near Prince William

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near Prince William, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,914. A total of 23 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20032, Washington, DC at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,450 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,450. That's at least $11 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Prince William, VA is $1,989 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,700 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Prince William, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20016, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,711	$4,300	$2,914
20110, Manassas, VA	N/A	$1,375	$1,948	$2,700
20001, Washington, DC	$2,083	$2,498	$3,400	$3,070
20002, Washington, DC	$1,750	$1,995	$2,700	$2,500
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,188	$2,350	$3,550	$3,000
22192, Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,650	$2,300	$2,700
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,650	$2,401	$3,523	$2,612
22191, Marumsco, VA	$1,100	$1,700	$2,600	$2,800
22030, Fairfax County, VA	$2,013	$2,112	$2,514	$3,100
22193, Dale City, VA	N/A	$1,350	$2,200	$2,750

Frequently Asked Questions - Prince William Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Prince William, VA?

The average monthly rental price for Prince William, VA apartments for rent is approximately $2,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Prince William, 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 Prince William, VA.

How much is a studio apartment in Prince William, VA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $17.76. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Prince William.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Prince William, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $9.51. There are a total of 32 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Prince William.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Prince William, VA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $21.83. There are a total of 79 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Prince William.

How have rent prices in Prince William, VA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Prince William, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.32%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Prince William, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Prince William, VA is around $2,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.