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Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Herndon, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Herndon rent stands today
Herndon, VA rent rose 9.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,799/month. Renters today are paying $114 more per month on average than last year, reaching the city's peak median rent as of October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Herndon runs 47.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier metros with a smaller total rentals inventory of 113 units.
Price ranges
In Herndon, studios rent around $2,700/month, 1-bedrooms about $1,950/month, 2-bedrooms $2,400/month, 3-bedrooms $2,990/month, and 4+ bedrooms $3,850/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Herndon climbed 16.9% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase by 7.9 percentage points. This segment's growth outpaces other bedroom types and shows a distinct trend within the local market.
Median rent
Median rent in Herndon
$2,799/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Herndon is $2,799 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $899 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Herndon
113
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Herndon rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Herndon, VA
Average rent prices in Herndon have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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
Herndon, VA
Rent prices in Herndon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Herndon is $2,294, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Herndon run $1,998 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,367.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,700 |  54% | 26% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,400 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,990 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,850 | 2% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Herndon | $2,294 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,294 | 1% | 1% | |
Condos | $2,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
54%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,990
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Herndon
Average rent
$2,294
Apartments
Average rent
$2,294
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Herndon, 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 Herndon, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Herndon and Annandale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Herndon
47%higher than the national median
39%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Herndon, VA is 6% higher than the median rent in Annandale, VA.
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1%Discover rentals in Herndon, VA
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Herndon
Copper Brook Way #13149, Herndon, VA 20171
3 beds
4 baths
$1,500
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.House for rent
Available Nov 2
1d ago
1265 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$10,082
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Herndon
13142 Marcey Creek Rd, Herndon, VA 20171
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,350
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Herndon
1151 Dublin Pl, Herndon, VA 20170
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Herndon
4 beds
4 baths
$5,200
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.House for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Herndon
13212 Woodland Park Rd, Herndon, VA 20171
3 beds
4.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Herndon
13012 New Austin Ct, Herndon, VA 20171
3 beds
4 baths
$3,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Herndon
13050 Kensal Green Ct, Herndon, VA 20171
3 beds
3 baths
$3,750
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2150 Astoria Cir, Herndon, VA 20170
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,987–$5,357
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2320 Dulles Station Blvd, Herndon, VA 20171
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,090–$3,160
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
13000 Wilkes Way, Herndon, VA 20170
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,828–$3,119
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Herndon
3 beds
3 baths
$3,150
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.House for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
2150 Astoria Cir, Herndon, VA 20170
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,987–$5,357
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2320 Dulles Station Blvd, Herndon, VA 20171
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,090–$3,160
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
661 Dulles Park Ct, Herndon, VA 20170
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,799–$2,629
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1265 Elden St, Herndon, VA 20170
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$10,082
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2320 Dulles Station Blvd, Herndon, VA 20171
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,120–$2,750
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
13000 Wilkes Way, Herndon, VA 20170
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,965–$3,119
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
13720 Atlantis St, Herndon, VA 20171
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,905–$2,835
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.Apartment for rent
9h ago
2551 Cornelia Rd, Herndon, VA 20171
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,845–$6,101
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Herndon, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Herndon rental market.
How much is rent in Herndon?
The average rent in Herndon is $2,799 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Herndon?
Average rent prices in Herndon have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Herndon rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Herndon is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $899 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Herndon?
To comfortably afford rent in Herndon, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Herndon?
January offers the lowest rents in Herndon with approximately 10% savings compared to July's peak prices. October and November are the least competitive months with reduced demand, while May sees the highest competition between renters.
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).