Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Fredericksburg, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fredericksburg rent stands today
Fredericksburg, VA rent rose 8.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,190/month. Renters today are paying $11 more per month on average than last year, with rent just 3.0% below the peak seen in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Fredericksburg runs 15.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with 252 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Fredericksburg rent for $1,625/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,500/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,850/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,400/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,900/month. These figures reflect the range across bedroom sizes available in the market.
Neighborhood spotlight
Highland Home rents fell 35.4% year over year to $1,825/month across 12 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 8.3% rise. Stafford Lakes Village also cooled, down 29.2% to $2,196/month, indicating localized variation despite overall market gains.
Median rent
Median rent in Fredericksburg
$2,189/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Fredericksburg is $2,189 per month as of September 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $289 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fredericksburg
252
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fredericksburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fredericksburg, VA
Average rent prices in Fredericksburg have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,815, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Fredericksburg run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,625 |  13% | 32% | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,900 | 4% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Berea Plantation | $1,988 | |
Downtown Fredericksburg | $1,712 | |
Highland Home | $1,825 | |
Leeland Station | $1,900 | |
Stafford Lakes Village | $2,196 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,815 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,447 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
Downtown Fredericksburg
Average rent
$1,712
Highland Home
Average rent
$1,825
Leeland Station
Average rent
$1,900
Berea Plantation
Average rent
$1,988
Stafford Lakes Village
Average rent
$2,196
Apartments
Average rent
$1,815
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,447
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
9%
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
15%higher than the national median
28%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fredericksburg, VA is 10% lower than the median rent in Bealeton, VA.
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8%Discover rentals in Fredericksburg, VA
5d+ ago
1704 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,317–$1,869
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fredericksburg
803 Wolfe St #A, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1100 Townsend Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,484–$2,115
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fredericksburg
300 Claiborne Ave #4, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
2 beds
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fredericksburg
173 Little Whim Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,325
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fredericksburg
1102 Prince Edward St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fredericksburg
11509 Abingdon Ct, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Fredericksburg
307 Charles St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,700
$3,500
Price drop
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
3120 Crossroads Station Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,830–$2,451
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
11134 Sunburst Ln, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,668–$3,807
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
35 Stonehaven Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,615–$1,815
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Fredericksburg
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,900
$2,800
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
35 Stonehaven Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,615–$1,815
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
2h ago
Verified
3120 Crossroads Station Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,830–$2,451
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
11134 Sunburst Ln, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,668–$3,807
Apartment for rent
2d ago
11500 Kings Crest Ct, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,738
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3120 Crossroads Station Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,830–$2,451
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
35 Stonehaven Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,615–$1,815
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Fredericksburg
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,900
$2,800
Price drop
House for rent
4h ago
6601 Charmed Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$4,764
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 13
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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 $2,189 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fredericksburg?
Average rent prices in Fredericksburg have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $289 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fredericksburg?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fredericksburg are Downtown Fredericksburg ($1,712/mo), Highland Home ($1,825/mo), and Leeland Station ($1,900/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fredericksburg?
To comfortably afford rent in Fredericksburg, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fredericksburg?
January and December offer the best rental conditions in Fredericksburg, with lower prices and less competition from other renters. July sees the highest rents while January has the lowest, with about 9% difference between peak and off-season pricing.
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).