Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Fredericksburg, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Fredericksburg, VA rent rose 12.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,250/month. Renters are paying $124 more per month on average than last year, extending a climb that reached the current peak this month.

  • Fredericksburg is 15.4% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above average in cost with a total of 252 rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Fredericksburg run around $2,300/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,525/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,895/month, 3-bedrooms around $2,350/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Stafford Lakes Village saw a 51.9% year-over-year rent increase, far outpacing the citywide rise of 12.5%. This neighborhood's strong growth shows localized demand within Fredericksburg, VA.

Median rent

Median rent in Fredericksburg

$2,250/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fredericksburg is $2,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fredericksburg

252

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fredericksburg rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fredericksburg, VA

Average rent prices in Fredericksburg have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Fredericksburg, VA

Rent prices in Fredericksburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fredericksburg is $1,810, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Fredericksburg run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,864.

Listings

Studio

$2,300

20%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,525

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,895

2%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,350

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$3,000

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Fredericksburg and Bealeton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fredericksburg

Median rent price$2,250
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fredericksburg, VA is 7% higher than the median rent in Bealeton, VA.

Discover rentals in Fredericksburg, VA

842 Spring Valley Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

842 Spring Valley Dr

842 Spring Valley Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22405

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

1401 Bragg Rd #A4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fredericksburg

1401 Bragg Rd - A4

1401 Bragg Rd #A4, Fredericksburg, VA 22407

1 bed

1 bath

$699

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 10

11200 Springfield Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.5

Very good

11200 Springfield Dr

11200 Springfield Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

1 bed

1 bath

$700–$850

Apartment for rent

Wellington Woods - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

Wellington Woods

1704 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,344–$1,996

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Fredericksburg, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Fredericksburg rental market.

How much is rent in Fredericksburg?

The average rent in Fredericksburg is $2,250 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fredericksburg?

Average rent prices in Fredericksburg have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Fredericksburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fredericksburg is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fredericksburg?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fredericksburg are Highland Home ($1,700/mo), Downtown Fredericksburg ($1,825/mo), and Berea Plantation ($2,169/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fredericksburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Fredericksburg, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Fredericksburg's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,800 per month. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable from the previous year, while two-bedroom prices declined 2.0% year over year.

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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