Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Franconia, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Franconia rent stands today

    Franconia, VA rent rose 13.8% year over year, with a current median of $3,300/month. Renters are paying $313 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb after a trough in early 2025 and nearing the previous peak from late 2024.

  • Vs. national rents

    Franconia rents run roughly 1.7× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier metro areas. The market offers 54 total rentals, a relatively small inventory compared to larger metros.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Franconia rent for $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,899/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,700/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,100/month. These ranges reflect the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Franconia

$3,300/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Franconia is $3,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 69% above the national average rent, or $1,350 more per month.

$2.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Franconia

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Franconia rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Franconia, VA

Average rent prices in Franconia have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 Franconia, VA

Rent prices in Franconia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Franconia is $2,129, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Franconia run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,144.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

15%

-

1 bedroom

$1,899

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,700

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,500

6%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,100

2%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,899

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

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

Compare median rent prices in Franconia and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.

Franconia

Median rent price$3,300
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Franconia, VA is 27% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.

Discover rentals in Franconia, VA

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$1,545–$1,775

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Townhouse for rent in Franconia

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6617 Elk Park Ct, Franconia, VA 22310

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,700

House for rent

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Condo for rent in Franconia

6610 Netties Ln #J, Franconia, VA 22315

3 beds

2 baths

$2,800

Condo for rent

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5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Franconia

Condo - ALEXANDRIA, VA

5940 Founders Hill Dr, Franconia, VA 22310

3 beds

3 baths

$2,900

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Franconia, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Franconia rental market.

How much is rent in Franconia?

The average rent in Franconia is $3,300 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Franconia?

Average rent prices in Franconia have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Franconia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Franconia is 69% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,350 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Franconia?

To comfortably afford rent in Franconia, you'd need to earn approximately $132,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Franconia's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,500 monthly. Both bedroom types have remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, with two-bedrooms seeing a modest 2.7% increase.

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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