Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Bristow, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Bristow

$3,222/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bristow is $3,222 per month as of September 2026. This is 70% above the national average rent, or $1,322 more per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bristow

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bristow 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 Bristow, VA

Average rent prices in Bristow have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 Bristow, VA

Rent prices in Bristow vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bristow is $2,000, whereas a house costs $3,071. 1-bedroom apartments in Bristow run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,426.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

2%

-

1 bedroom

$1,750

6%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,235

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$2,845

7%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,500

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,235

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,845

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bristow, 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 Bristow, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bristow and Burke by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bristow

Median rent price$3,222
increased by70%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,392
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bristow, VA is 5% lower than the median rent in Burke, VA.

Discover rentals in Bristow, VA

11845 Lake Baldwin Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bristow

Residential Lease, BRISTOW, VA

11845 Lake Baldwin Dr, Bristow, VA 20136

4 beds

3.5 baths

$3,300

13758 Restina Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bristow

Residential Lease, BRISTOW, VA

13758 Restina Rd, Bristow, VA 20136

4 beds

2.5 baths

$3,650

$3,495

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Bristow, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Bristow rental market.

How much is rent in Bristow?

The average rent in Bristow is $3,222 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bristow?

Average rent prices in Bristow have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Bristow rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bristow is 70% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,322 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bristow?

To comfortably afford rent in Bristow, you'd need to earn approximately $129,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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