Average Rent in Stafford, VA

Current Versus Historical Stafford, VA Rents

Stafford rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $3,050 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,675, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,488 (-31.32%) year-over-year from $4,750 to $3,263. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $101 (7.78%) year-over-year from $1,297 to $1,398. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $21 (1.22%) year-over-year from $1,741 to $1,762. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $203 (8.85%) year-over-year from $2,297 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $125 (4.20%) year-over-year from $2,975 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 up by 2.76% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.48% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.10% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.45% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$0.32	$1,398	$1,297 (7.78%)	$1,342 (4.16%)
2 BR	$2.09	$1,762	$1,741 (1.22%)	$1,475 (19.46%)
3 BR	$1.45	$2,500	$2,297 (8.85%)	$1,923 (29.98%)
4+ BR	$1.42	$3,100	$2,975 (4.20%)	$2,674 (15.92%)

Historical Rents in Stafford, VA

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Top Cities Near Stafford

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Stafford. The average rent in Stafford is currently $2,581 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Alexandria, VA, with an average rent of $2,203, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Stafford, VA is Washington, DC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,962 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 inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 60.55% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Stafford, VA are about 64.67% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 62.45% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Stafford, VA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,933	$1,882	$2,575	$2,203
Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,998	$2,542	$2,469
Arlington, VA	$2,116	$2,417	$3,350	$2,694
Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,540	$3,695	$2,962

Top Neighborhoods Near Stafford

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Stafford. Some of these neighborhoods include Dupont Circle, Columbia Heights, and Logan Circle - Shaw. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Stafford, VA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Stafford, VA is currently around $2,894 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,894. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Stafford's average rent, which is only $2,675. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Stafford, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,300 per month. Whereas, at $3,020 average rent per month, Logan Circle - Shaw is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Stafford. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,159	$2,437	$4,467	$2,300
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$2,181	$2,523	$4,000	$2,894
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,795	$4,020	$3,020

Top Counties Near Stafford

There are a total of 3 counties located by Stafford, VA. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Prince William, VA, and Arlington, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,694. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,203. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,962, District of Columbia, DC is the most expensive county by Stafford, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Stafford, VA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Stafford, VA is 44.80% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Stafford, VA is 43.14% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,933	$1,882	$2,575	$2,203
Prince William, VA	$1,720	$1,800	$2,200	$2,400
Arlington, VA	$2,116	$2,417	$3,350	$2,694
Fairfax, VA	$1,862	$1,991	$2,561	$2,855
District of Columbia, DC	$2,000	$2,540	$3,695	$2,962

Top Zipcodes Near Stafford

There are a total of 12 zipcodes in or near Stafford, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,638. A total of 6 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 22311, Alexandria, VA at $2,022 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,200 per month is 20002, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,839. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Stafford, VA is $2,310 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,348 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart 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
20002, Washington, DC	$1,815	$2,575	$3,535	$3,200
20001, Washington, DC	$2,040	$2,457	$3,730	$2,950
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,101	$2,375	$3,588	$2,500
22312, Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,996	$2,537	$2,455
20171, Franklin Farm, VA	$1,862	$2,041	$2,465	$2,313
22202, Arlington, VA	$2,232	$2,308	$3,240	$2,775
22311, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$1,799	$2,177	$2,022
22192, Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,865	$2,241	$2,246
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,933	$2,197	$3,140	$2,900
20009, Washington, DC	$2,199	$2,510	$4,336	$2,894

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 $2,675. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. 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 $1,375 and an average price per square feet of $0.32. There are a total of 2 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 $1,799 and an average price per square feet of $2.09. There are a total of 7 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 -0.31%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Stafford, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Stafford, VA is around $2,140/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.