Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Fredericksburg, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Fredericksburg rent stands today

    Fredericksburg, VA rent rose 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $43 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.3% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in May 2026.

  • Fredericksburg runs 14.0% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it above average in cost among metros with 238 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Fredericksburg rent around $1,600/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,545/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,850/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,395/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,100/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range of rents across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Fredericksburg

$2,200/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fredericksburg is $2,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $270 more per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fredericksburg

238

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,850, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Fredericksburg run $1,549 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

4%

17%

1 bedroom

$1,545

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,850

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,395

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$3,100

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,545

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

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$2,200
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fredericksburg, VA is 8% lower than the median rent in Bealeton, VA.

Discover rentals in Fredericksburg, VA

5h ago

8.8

Very good

842 Spring Valley Dr

842 Spring Valley Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22405

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fredericksburg

Apartment for rent

The Commons at Cowan Boulevard - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8

Very good

The Commons at Cowan Boulevard

2352 Cowan Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,399–$1,899

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Townsend Square - Photo 1 of 1

6m ago

8.5

Very good

Townsend Square

1100 Townsend Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,464–$2,166

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 $2,200 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fredericksburg?

Average rent prices in Fredericksburg have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Fredericksburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fredericksburg is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $270 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fredericksburg?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fredericksburg are Downtown Fredericksburg ($1,750/mo), Leeland Station ($1,775/mo), and Highland Home ($2,250/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Fredericksburg average around $1,580/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,800/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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