Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Franconia, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Franconia rent stands today

    Franconia, VA rent rose 10.0% year over year, with a current median of $3,300/month. Renters today are paying $163 more per month on average than last year, though the median slipped 1.6% month over month from the recent peak in August 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Franconia runs roughly 1.7× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the pricier markets for renters. The city offers a total of 61 rentals, a relatively small inventory size.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Franconia rent for $1,815/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,950/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,650/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,100/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom count across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Franconia rose 39.6% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase of 10.0%. This indicates strong growth in the smallest unit segment compared to the overall market.

Median rent

Median rent in Franconia

$3,300/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Franconia is $3,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 74% above the national average rent, or $1,400 more per month.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Franconia

61

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Franconia rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 2% 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 Franconia, VA

Rent prices in Franconia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Franconia is $2,152, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Franconia run $1,915 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,161.

Listings

Studio

$1,815

15%

31%

1 bedroom

$1,950

5%

34%

2 bedroom

$2,650

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,400

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$4,100

3%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,815

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last 30 days

3%

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 by74%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,510
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Franconia, VA is 31% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.

Discover rentals in Franconia, VA

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7131 Silver Lake Blvd, Franconia, VA 22315

1–2 beds

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$1,595–$2,144

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4d ago

Condo for rent in Franconia

Residential Lease, ALEXANDRIA, VA

6921 Victoria Dr #A, Franconia, VA 22310

2 beds

2 baths

$2,400

$2,300

Price drop

Condo for rent

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5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Franconia

Residential Lease, ALEXANDRIA, VA

6580 Lochleigh Ct, Franconia, VA 22315

3 beds

3.5 baths

$2,800

House for rent

6204 Little Valley Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Franconia

Residential Lease, ALEXANDRIA, VA

6204 Little Valley Way, Franconia, VA 22310

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,850

House 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 September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Franconia?

Average rent prices in Franconia have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Franconia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Franconia is 74% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,400 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?

February offers the lowest rents in Franconia, with prices running about 14% lower than August's peak rates. October is the least competitive month with lower demand relative to available inventory.

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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