Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Lorton, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Lorton

$2,999/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lorton is $2,999 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,054 more per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lorton

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lorton rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 increased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $2,155, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Lorton run $1,714 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,102.

Listings

Studio

$1,404

42%

-

1 bedroom

$1,781

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,350

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$3,200

6%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,200

4%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,404

Last 30 days

42%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,781

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

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$2,999
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by59%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lorton, VA is 3% lower than the median rent in Annandale, VA.

Discover rentals in Lorton, VA

9557 Hagel Cir #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lorton

TOWNHOME - Other - LORTON, VA

9557 Hagel Cir #B, Lorton, VA 22079

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

House for rent

7630 Fairfield Woods Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lorton

2 beds

1 bath

$2,194

$2,078

Price drop

Apartment for rent

9833 Hagel Cir #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lorton

9833 Hagel Circle - 1

9833 Hagel Cir #1, Lorton, VA 22079

3 beds

2 baths

$2,200

House for rent

Available Jul 1

9572 Inverary Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lorton

TOWNHOME - Other - LORTON, VA

9572 Inverary Ct, Lorton, VA 22079

3 beds

2 baths

$2,495

House 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 $2,999 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lorton?

Average rent prices in Lorton have increased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $1,054 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 $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lorton average around $1,780/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,280/month. Both bedroom types have seen increases year over year, with one-bedrooms up 1.3% and two-bedrooms climbing 6.2%.

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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