Average Rent in Prince William, VA

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Current Versus Historical Prince William, VA Rents

Prince William rentals average $1,150 for a studio rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,850, or roughly $18 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $842 (-42.26%) year-over-year from $1,992 to $1,150. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3 (-0.17%) year-over-year from $1,503 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.76%) year-over-year from $2,183 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.85%) year-over-year from $2,700 to $2,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $203 (6.17%) year-over-year from $3,297 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 2.82% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.91% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.37% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.19% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.24% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $25.14 $1,150 $1,992 (-42.26%) $2,175 (-47.13%)
1 BR $9.25 $1,500 $1,503 (-0.17%) $1,467 (2.27%)
2 BR $22.03 $2,200 $2,183 (0.76%) $1,999 (10.08%)
3 BR $18.31 $2,750 $2,700 (1.85%) $2,500 (10.00%)
4+ BR $16.11 $3,500 $3,297 (6.17%) $3,100 (12.90%)

Historical Rents in Prince William, VA

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Top Cities Near Prince William

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Prince William. The average rent in Prince William is currently $2,859 per month. A total of 14 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 $5,195 per month.

Let's compare Prince William, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 26.80% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Prince William, VA are about 14.43% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.28% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Prince William, VA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Lake Ridge, VA N/A $1,712 $2,000 $2,600
Centreville, VA N/A $1,795 $2,400 $2,795
Fair Oaks, VA N/A $2,005 $2,535 $2,825
Dale City, VA $1,100 $1,300 $2,100 $2,846
Reston, VA N/A $1,999 $2,500 $2,873
McNair, VA N/A $1,875 $2,495 $2,950
Oakton, VA N/A $1,973 $2,500 $2,950
Franconia, VA N/A $2,000 $2,700 $3,050
Cherry Hill, VA N/A $1,275 $2,000 $3,100
Brambleton, VA N/A $1,450 $2,250 $3,499

Top Neighborhoods Near Prince William

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Prince William. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Anacostia. 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 $2,600 per month. A total of 18 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,600. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Prince William's average rent, which is actually $2,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Prince William, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,550 per month. Whereas, at $4,700 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 $1,000 $1,385 $1,554 $1,550
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,470 $1,970 $3,100 $1,993
Anacostia, Washington, DC $1,950 $1,495 $1,800 $2,060
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,100 $3,400 $2,100
Fells Point, Baltimore, MD N/A $1,800 $2,300 $2,200
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC $1,788 $1,600 $2,100 $2,200
Brookland, Washington, DC N/A $1,700 $2,800 $2,400
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,400 $4,946 $2,400
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC $1,713 $2,200 $3,000 $2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $1,895 $2,650 $4,250 $2,479
Kingman Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,750 $2,800 $2,500
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,080 $2,398 $3,839 $2,566
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $1,700 $2,000 $3,000 $2,600
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC $2,458 $2,684 $3,577 $2,716
Glover Park, Washington, DC $1,695 $2,100 $3,398 $2,725
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $1,800 $2,590 $4,238 $2,752
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA $1,895 $2,644 $3,670 $2,825
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,800 $2,825 $2,850
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,750 $2,123 $3,750 $2,973
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA $2,033 $2,400 $3,170 $2,995
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $1,500 $1,850 $3,100 $3,000
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC N/A $1,756 $3,100 $3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC $2,020 $2,600 $3,700 $3,250
Petworth, Washington, DC $1,400 $1,825 $2,825 $3,397
Georgetown, Washington, DC $1,990 $3,149 $5,250 $4,700

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 $2,655. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of 15 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Winchester, VA. Its average rent per month is $1,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Prince William, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Prince William, VA is 30.22% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Prince William, VA is 1.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Prince William, VA is 6.82% 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 $1,350 $1,498 $1,850 $2,000
Fauquier, VA $2,250 $1,650 $2,135 $2,625
Alexandria, VA $1,600 $2,006 $2,750 $2,655
Stafford, VA $1,200 $1,500 $1,850 $2,700
Arlington, VA $1,782 $2,300 $3,200 $2,700
Prince George's, MD $1,775 $1,750 $2,200 $2,800
Charles, MD $1,200 $1,650 $2,125 $3,000
Montgomery, MD $1,695 $2,094 $2,500 $3,000
Fairfax, VA $1,498 $1,950 $2,500 $3,100
Loudoun, VA $1,800 $1,895 $2,500 $3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Prince William

There are a total of 46 zipcodes in or near Prince William, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. A total of 25 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 $1,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,900 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,493. That's at least $29 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 $1,950 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,619 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 $1,800 $2,587 $4,238 $2,835
20110, Manassas, VA N/A $1,225 $2,000 $2,520
20001, Washington, DC $2,015 $2,300 $3,348 $3,050
20002, Washington, DC $1,835 $1,950 $2,773 $2,600
22314, Alexandria, VA $1,853 $2,350 $3,240 $2,920
22192, Lake Ridge, VA N/A $1,700 $2,000 $2,600
22201, Arlington, VA $1,900 $2,450 $3,375 $2,600
22191, Marumsco, VA N/A $1,600 $2,500 $2,800
22030, Fairfax County, VA N/A $2,016 $2,600 $2,887
22193, Dale City, VA $1,100 $1,450 $2,200 $2,850

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 $2,850. 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 $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $25.14. 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 $1,525 and an average price per square feet of $9.25. There are a total of 28 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 $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $22.03. There are a total of 91 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 -0.42%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Prince William, VA?
A reasonable rent price in Prince William, VA is around $2,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.