Average Rent in Stafford, VA

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Current Versus Historical Stafford, VA Rents

Stafford rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $3,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,700, or roughly $16 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 $613 (-33.79%) year-over-year from $1,813 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (2.86%) year-over-year from $1,458 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $54 (3.03%) year-over-year from $1,788 to $1,843. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (4.17%) year-over-year from $2,400 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $177 (5.66%) year-over-year from $3,123 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 down by 28.71% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.21% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.32% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.96% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.06% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$7.41	$1,200	$1,813 (-33.79%)	$2,733 (-56.10%)
1 BR	$5.72	$1,500	$1,458 (2.86%)	$1,482 (1.24%)
2 BR	$19.80	$1,843	$1,788 (3.03%)	$1,675 (10.00%)
3 BR	$16.86	$2,500	$2,400 (4.17%)	$2,324 (7.57%)
4+ BR	$14.26	$3,300	$3,123 (5.66%)	$2,958 (11.55%)

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 $2,878 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fredericksburg, VA, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Stafford, VA is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,195 per month.

Let's compare Stafford, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Stafford, VA is 54.17% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 33.30% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Stafford, VA are about 37.43% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 32.00% 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	$1,350	$1,498	$1,850	$2,000
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,712	$2,000	$2,600
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,006	$2,750	$2,655
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
Oakton, VA	N/A	$1,973	$2,500	$2,950
Waldorf, MD	$1,200	$2,175	$2,850	$2,998
Franconia, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,700	$3,050
Cherry Hill, VA	N/A	$1,275	$2,000	$3,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Stafford

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near Stafford. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Anacostia. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near Stafford, VA in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Stafford, VA is currently around $2,658 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,658. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Stafford's average rent, which is actually $2,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Stafford, 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 Stafford. 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
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,600	$2,100	$2,200
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$2,400
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,713	$2,200	$3,000	$2,400
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$4,946	$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 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 $2,700. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Fredericksburg, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Stafford, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Stafford, VA is 33.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Stafford, VA is 10.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Stafford, VA is 18.92% 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	$1,350	$1,498	$1,850	$2,000
Fauquier, VA	$2,250	$1,650	$2,135	$2,625
Spotsylvania, VA	$2,100	$1,448	$2,000	$2,650
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,006	$2,750	$2,655
Arlington, VA	$1,782	$2,300	$3,200	$2,700
Prince George's, MD	$1,775	$1,750	$2,200	$2,800
Prince William, VA	$1,150	$1,525	$2,200	$2,850
Charles, MD	$1,200	$1,650	$2,125	$3,000
Fairfax, VA	$1,498	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100

Top Zipcodes Near Stafford

There are a total of 45 zipcodes in or near Stafford, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. A total of 15 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 $1,496. That's at least $31 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 $2,775 per month. Which comes out to $29 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	$1,200	$1,575	$1,975	$2,850
22401, Fredericksburg, VA	$1,350	$1,498	$1,850	$2,000
20016, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,587	$4,238	$2,835
20001, Washington, DC	$2,015	$2,300	$3,348	$3,050
20002, Washington, DC	$1,835	$1,950	$2,773	$2,600
22191, Marumsco, VA	N/A	$1,600	$2,500	$2,800
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,853	$2,350	$3,240	$2,920
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,900	$2,450	$3,375	$2,600
22193, Dale City, VA	$1,100	$1,450	$2,200	$2,850
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,556	$3,695	$3,269

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 $2,700. 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $7.41. 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $5.72. There are a total of 8 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 $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $19.80. There are a total of 27 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 -0.34%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, 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 $2,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.