Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Fredericksburg, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Fredericksburg rent stands today

    Fredericksburg, VA rent rose 9.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $199 more per month on average than last year, and the current median is within 0.1% of the peak reached in May 2026.

  • Fredericksburg runs 15.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with 245 total rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Fredericksburg rent for a median of $2,500/month while apartments sit at $1,830/month, reflecting two distinct price tiers. Bedroom rents range from $1,510/month for 1-bed units to $2,950/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 3-bedrooms making up the largest share of inventory.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Leeland Station rents rose 20.0% year over year to $2,400/month across 30 rentals, contrasting with Stafford Lakes Village where rents fell 27.5% to $2,248/month. This divergence shows localized shifts within Fredericksburg's broader rising market.

Median rent

Median rent in Fredericksburg

$2,200/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fredericksburg is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fredericksburg

245

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fredericksburg rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 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 Fredericksburg, VA

Rent prices in Fredericksburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fredericksburg is $1,830, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Fredericksburg run $1,521 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,883.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

No Change

30%

1 bedroom

$1,510

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,895

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$2,350

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,950

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,510

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

3%

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$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,472
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fredericksburg, VA is 11% lower than the median rent in Bealeton, VA.

Discover rentals in Fredericksburg, VA

Wellington Woods - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Wellington Woods

1704 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,394–$1,858

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1212 Payne St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fredericksburg

Residential Lease, FREDERICKSBURG, VA

1212 Payne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Commons at Cowan Boulevard - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

The Commons at Cowan Boulevard

2352 Cowan Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,457–$2,013

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1009 Princess Anne St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Fredericksburg house for rent in Fredericksburg

Residential Lease, FREDERICKSBURG, VA

1009 Princess Anne St #1, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 October 24, 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 10% since last year.

How does Fredericksburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fredericksburg is 16% 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 Downtown Fredericksburg ($1,600/mo), Stafford Lakes Village ($2,248/mo), and Leeland Station ($2,400/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).

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