Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 30, 2026
Average rent in
Clifton, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 30, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Clifton
$2,600/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Clifton is $2,600 per month as of May 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clifton
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Clifton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Clifton, VA
Average rent prices in Clifton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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
Clifton, VA
Rent prices in Clifton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clifton is $2,041, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Clifton run $1,766 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,058.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,663 | 2% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,300 | 8% | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 2% |  11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 7% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Clifton | $2,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,041 | 43% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 17% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,295 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,663
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
Clifton
Average rent
$2,550
Apartments
Average rent
$2,041
Last 30 days
43%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
17%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,295
The table above reflects average rent prices in Clifton, 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 Clifton, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Clifton and Aldie by all bedroom counts and property types.
Clifton
33%higher than the national median
115%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clifton, VA is 38% lower than the median rent in Aldie, VA.
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21%Discover rentals in Clifton, VA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clifton
12815 Braddock Rd, Clifton, VA 20124
2 beds
2 baths
$3,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clifton
12815 Braddock Rd, Clifton, VA 20124
2 beds
2 baths
$3,995
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Clifton, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Clifton rental market.
How much is rent in Clifton?
The average rent in Clifton is $2,600 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clifton?
Average rent prices in Clifton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Clifton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clifton is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Clifton?
To comfortably afford rent in Clifton, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Clifton?
Utilities are rarely included in Clifton rental properties, with less than 1% of total listings including utilities as part of the rent. One-bedroom apartments have the highest rate at less than 1% of listings, while studios and three-bedroom units typically do not include utilities at all.
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).