Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Lorton, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Lorton

$2,950/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lorton is $2,950 per month as of August 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,040 more per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lorton

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lorton rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lorton, VA

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

Rent prices in Lorton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lorton is $2,153, whereas a house costs $3,328. 1-bedroom apartments in Lorton run $1,751 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,217.

Listings

Studio

$1,404

32%

-

1 bedroom

$1,617

20%

17%

2 bedroom

$2,350

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,289

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,900

6%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,404

Last 30 days

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,617

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,289

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

23%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lorton and Annandale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lorton

Median rent price$2,950
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,133
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lorton, VA is 6% lower than the median rent in Annandale, VA.

Discover rentals in Lorton, VA

9570 Hagel Cir #D - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Lorton

Residential Lease, LORTON, VA

9570 Hagel Cir #D, Lorton, VA 22079

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Condo for rent

9642 Hagel Cir #29A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lorton

Residential Lease, LORTON, VA

9642 Hagel Cir #29A, Lorton, VA 22079

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

House for rent

9773 Hagel Cir #55B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lorton

Residential Lease, LORTON, VA

9773 Hagel Cir #55B, Lorton, VA 22079

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,900

House for rent

9737 Hagel Cir #48A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lorton

Residential Lease, LORTON, VA

9737 Hagel Cir #48A, Lorton, VA 22079

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Lorton, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lorton rental market.

How much is rent in Lorton?

The average rent in Lorton is $2,950 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lorton?

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

How does Lorton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lorton is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,040 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lorton?

To comfortably afford rent in Lorton, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the best rental deals in Lorton, with rents running about 18% lower than the peak month of June. December is also favorable for apartment hunting, as it's the least competitive month with lower demand compared to available inventory.

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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