Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Ashburn, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Ashburn rent stands today

    Ashburn, VA rent slipped 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $3,038/month. Renters today are paying $18 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.

  • Vs. national rents

    Ashburn runs roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier suburban markets in the Washington, DC metro area.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Ashburn sit around $3,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,139/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $4,000/month. Houses dominate the market at 72.9% of total rentals, renting for a median of $3,300/month compared to $2,429/month for apartments.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Belmont Greene rents fell 31.0% year over year to $3,000/month across 16 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 5.0% slip and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Ashburn

$3,038/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ashburn is $3,038 per month as of September 2026. This is 60% above the national average rent, or $1,138 more per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ashburn

135

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ashburn rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Ashburn, VA

Average rent prices in Ashburn have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Ashburn, VA

Rent prices in Ashburn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ashburn is $2,429, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Ashburn run $2,191 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,577.

Listings

Studio

$3,000

2%

9%

1 bedroom

$2,139

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$3,100

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$4,000

4%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,139

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ashburn, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Ashburn, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Ashburn and Centreville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ashburn

Median rent price$3,038
increased by60%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ashburn, VA is 22% higher than the median rent in Centreville, VA.

Discover rentals in Ashburn, VA

44481 Watertown Ter - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Ashburn Village townhouse for rent in Ashburn

Residential Lease, ASHBURN, VA

44481 Watertown Ter, Ashburn, VA 20147

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,795

$2,650

Price drop

44479 Watertown Ter - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Ashburn Village townhouse for rent in Ashburn

ASHBURN, VA

44479 Watertown Ter, Ashburn, VA 20147

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,700

42816 Lauder Ter - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Ashburn

Residential Lease, ASHBURN, VA

42816 Lauder Ter, Ashburn, VA 20147

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,800

$2,700

Price drop

43283 Chokeberry Sq - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ashburn Farm townhouse for rent in Ashburn

ASHBURN, VA

43283 Chokeberry Sq, Ashburn, VA 20147

3 beds

3.5 baths

$2,700

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Frequently asked questions for Ashburn, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Ashburn rental market.

How much is rent in Ashburn?

The average rent in Ashburn is $3,038 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ashburn?

Average rent prices in Ashburn have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Ashburn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ashburn is 60% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,138 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Ashburn?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Ashburn are Ashburn Farm ($2,700/mo), Ashburn Village ($2,950/mo), and Belmont Greene ($3,000/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ashburn?

To comfortably afford rent in Ashburn, you'd need to earn approximately $122,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Ashburn?

January offers the best rental deals in Ashburn, with rents approximately 13% lower than August prices. October and December are also less competitive months with reduced demand, while April sees the highest competition between renters.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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