Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Franconia, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Franconia rent stands today

    Franconia, VA rent rose 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $3,200/month. Renters are paying $75 more per month than last year, with a 5.0% increase month over month.

  • Vs. national rents

    Franconia rents run roughly 1.6× the $1,945/month national median. This positions Franconia as a pricier metro compared to the national market.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Franconia rent for $1,699/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,840/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,662/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,000/month. The median rent for 3-bedroom units is $3,500/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Franconia

$3,200/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Franconia is $3,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 65% above the national average rent, or $1,255 more per month.

$2.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Franconia

61

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,131, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Franconia run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,144.

Listings

Studio

$1,699

15%

-

1 bedroom

$1,840

5%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,662

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,500

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$4,000

1%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,840

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,662

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

1%

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$3,200
increased by65%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Franconia, VA is 23% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.

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1 bath

$2,200

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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 $3,200 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Franconia?

Average rent prices in Franconia have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Franconia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Franconia is 65% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,255 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 $128,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Franconia average around $1,780/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,560/month.

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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