Average Rent in Stafford, VA

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Current Versus Historical Stafford, VA Rents

Stafford rentals average $1,600 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,673, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $883 (50.00%) year-over-year from $1,767 to $2,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (9.09%) year-over-year from $1,467 to $1,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $37 (2.08%) year-over-year from $1,763 to $1,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (4.00%) year-over-year from $2,500 to $2,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $65 (-2.05%) year-over-year from $3,165 to $3,100. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.92% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.63% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.85% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$6.38	$1,600	$1,467 (9.09%)	$1,498 (6.79%)
2 BR	$21.68	$1,800	$1,763 (2.08%)	$1,658 (8.54%)
3 BR	$17.16	$2,600	$2,500 (4.00%)	$2,383 (9.09%)
4+ BR	$15.10	$3,100	$3,165 (-2.05%)	$2,925 (5.98%)

Historical Rents in Stafford, VA

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Top Cities Near Stafford

There are a total of 29 cities nearby Stafford. The average rent in Stafford is currently $2,975 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fredericksburg, VA, with an average rent of $1,983, 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 20.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Stafford, VA are about 36.84% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 29.41% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near Stafford, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fredericksburg, VA	N/A	$1,525	$1,695	$1,983
Dale City, VA	N/A	$1,300	$2,000	$2,700
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,550	$2,300	$2,700
Waldorf, MD	N/A	$1,650	$1,800	$2,795
Centreville, VA	N/A	$1,975	$2,425	$2,850
Neabsco, VA	N/A	$1,700	$2,700	$2,973
Fair Oaks, VA	$2,013	$2,115	$2,500	$3,000
Annandale, VA	N/A	$1,825	$2,125	$3,100
Cherry Hill, VA	N/A	$1,500	$1,900	$3,195
Kingstowne, VA	N/A	$1,650	$2,830	$3,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Stafford

There are a total of 25 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 25 neighborhoods in or near Stafford, VA in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Stafford, VA is currently around $2,750 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,750. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Stafford's average rent, which is only $2,673. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Stafford, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 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	$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
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$2,750
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,475	$1,900	$2,973	$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
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,348	$3,400	$2,950
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,850	$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 Stafford

There are a total of 9 counties located by Stafford, VA. Some of these counties include Fredericksburg, VA, Fauquier, VA, and Spotsylvania, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,725. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Fredericksburg, VA. Its average rent per month is $1,983. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Stafford, VA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Stafford, VA is 12.50% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Stafford, VA is 13.16% 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	$1,525	$1,695	$1,983
Fauquier, VA	$2,500	$1,800	$2,100	$2,535
Spotsylvania, VA	N/A	$1,400	$1,850	$2,595
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,850	$2,650
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
Prince William, VA	$1,200	$1,500	$2,300	$2,900
Fairfax, VA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Stafford

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near Stafford, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,914. A total of 12 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 $1,495. That's at least $20 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Stafford, VA is $1,950 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,750 per month. Which comes out to $28 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	$1,625	$2,150	$2,800
22401, Fredericksburg, VA	N/A	$1,525	$1,695	$1,983
20016, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,711	$4,300	$2,914
20001, Washington, DC	$2,083	$2,498	$3,400	$3,070
20002, Washington, DC	$1,750	$1,995	$2,700	$2,500
22191, Marumsco, VA	$1,100	$1,700	$2,600	$2,800
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,188	$2,350	$3,550	$3,000
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,650	$2,401	$3,523	$2,612
22026, Cherry Hill, VA	N/A	$1,500	$1,900	$3,200
22193, Dale City, VA	N/A	$1,350	$2,200	$2,750

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 $2,673. 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 one bedroom apartment in Stafford, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $6.38. There are a total of 12 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 $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $21.68. There are a total of 25 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 0.50%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Stafford, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Stafford, VA is around $2,138/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.