Average Rent in Stafford, VA

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Current Versus Historical Stafford, VA Rents

Stafford rentals average $2,650 for a studio rental to $3,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,900, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $792 (42.60%) year-over-year from $1,858 to $2,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3 (-0.17%) year-over-year from $1,500 to $1,498. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2 (0.10%) year-over-year from $1,748 to $1,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $15 (-0.58%) year-over-year from $2,565 to $2,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $13 (0.41%) year-over-year from $3,287 to $3,300. 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 up by 37.66% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.76% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.87% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.66% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.74% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$17.06	$2,650	$1,858 (42.60%)	$4,250 (-37.65%)
1 BR	$12.96	$1,498	$1,500 (-0.17%)	$1,375 (8.91%)
2 BR	$22.80	$1,750	$1,748 (0.10%)	$1,632 (7.25%)
3 BR	$17.60	$2,550	$2,565 (-0.58%)	$2,366 (7.78%)
4+ BR	$14.03	$3,300	$3,287 (0.41%)	$2,920 (13.01%)

Historical Rents in Stafford, VA

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Top Cities Near Stafford

There are a total of 24 cities nearby Stafford. The average rent in Stafford is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fredericksburg, VA, with an average rent of $1,850, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Stafford, VA is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare Stafford, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 33.06% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Stafford, VA are about 48.57% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 31.84% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near Stafford, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fredericksburg, VA	N/A	$1,545	$1,738	$1,850
Dale City, VA	N/A	$1,500	$2,398	$2,775
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,375	$2,250	$2,799
Waldorf, MD	$1,200	$2,000	$2,200	$2,800
Centreville, VA	N/A	$1,938	$2,500	$2,900
Neabsco, VA	N/A	$1,500	$2,790	$3,000
Fair Oaks, VA	$1,888	$1,990	$2,600	$3,000
Oakton, VA	N/A	$1,995	$2,500	$3,000
Cherry Hill, VA	N/A	$1,425	$1,888	$3,200
Fairfax, VA	N/A	$1,980	$2,400	$3,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Stafford

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Stafford. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Brookland, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near Stafford, VA in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Stafford, VA is currently around $2,825 per month. A total of 15 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,825. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Stafford's average rent, which is actually $2,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Stafford, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,475 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Stafford. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,250	$1,600	$1,600
Brookland, Washington, DC	$1,595	$1,591	$2,250	$2,037
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,747	$2,072	$3,200	$2,170
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,100	$2,995	$2,175
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,694	$2,350	$3,484	$2,300
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,425	$1,850	$2,300
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,700	$4,000	$2,550
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,500	$2,325	$2,599
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,675	$2,045	$3,300	$2,698
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,230	$2,600	$3,800	$2,787
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,827	$2,575	$3,500	$2,800
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,163	$2,500	$3,950	$2,850
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,850	$2,450	$2,850
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,300	$3,923	$2,895
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,719	$4,353	$2,896
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$1,915	$2,349	$3,190	$2,910
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,950	$4,815	$2,975
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,973	$3,200	$3,050
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,577	$3,720	$3,200
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,995	$2,685	$3,350
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,875	$3,200	$3,450
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,000	$5,000	$4,475

Top Counties Near Stafford

There are a total of 10 counties located by Stafford, VA. Some of these counties include Fredericksburg, VA, Spotsylvania, VA, and Fauquier, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,800. That's roughly around $21 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Fredericksburg, VA. Its average rent per month is $1,850. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Stafford, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Stafford, VA is 34.53% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Stafford, VA is 18.53% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Stafford, VA is 31.93% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fredericksburg, VA	N/A	$1,545	$1,738	$1,850
Spotsylvania, VA	N/A	$1,500	$1,895	$2,500
Fauquier, VA	$3,000	$1,775	$2,368	$2,600
Prince George's, MD	$1,775	$1,750	$2,100	$2,750
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,170	$2,850	$2,800
Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,301	$3,200	$2,800
Charles, MD	$1,800	$1,775	$1,975	$2,850
Prince William, VA	$1,300	$1,500	$2,250	$2,950
Fairfax, VA	$1,800	$1,980	$2,600	$3,200
Fairfax, VA	N/A	$1,980	$2,400	$3,300

Top Zipcodes Near Stafford

There are a total of 48 zipcodes in or near Stafford, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,988. A total of 20 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 $5,400 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,624. That's at least $32 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Stafford, VA is $1,995 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,725 per month. Which comes out to $30 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Stafford, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22554, Stafford County, VA	N/A	$1,600	$1,700	$3,000
22401, Fredericksburg, VA	N/A	$1,545	$1,738	$1,850
20016, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,711	$4,383	$2,964
20001, Washington, DC	$1,961	$2,450	$3,400	$3,000
20002, Washington, DC	$1,780	$1,850	$2,872	$2,800
22191, Marumsco, VA	$1,100	$1,500	$2,750	$2,990
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,920	$2,396	$3,295	$2,985
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,893	$2,354	$3,400	$2,744
22026, Cherry Hill, VA	N/A	$1,500	$1,888	$3,250
22193, Dale City, VA	N/A	$1,500	$2,400	$2,800

Frequently Asked Questions - Stafford Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Stafford, VA?

The average monthly rental price for Stafford, 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 Stafford, 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 Stafford, VA.

How much is a studio apartment in Stafford, VA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,650 and an average price per square feet of $17.06. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Stafford.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Stafford, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,498 and an average price per square feet of $12.96. There are a total of 14 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Stafford.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Stafford, VA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $22.80. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Stafford.

How have rent prices in Stafford, VA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Stafford, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.43%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Stafford, VA?

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