Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
Lorton, Lorton, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Lorton

$3,075/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lorton is $3,075 per month as of August 2026. This is 60% above the national average rent, or $1,150 more per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lorton

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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, Lorton, VA

Average rent prices in Lorton have decreased by 13% 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 Lorton, Lorton, VA

Rent prices in Lorton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lorton is $2,102, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Lorton run $1,941 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,221.

Listings

Studio

$1,414

34%

-

1 bedroom

$1,880

23%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,370

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,207

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,300

1%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,414

Last 30 days

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,880

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,370

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,207

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lorton and Larchmont Village Apartments West by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lorton

Median rent price$3,075
increased by60%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lorton, Lorton, VA is 66% higher than the median rent in Larchmont Village Apartments West, Alexandria, VA.

Discover rentals in Lorton, Lorton, VA

9570 Hagel Cir #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lorton

CONDOS - Other - LORTON, VA

9570 Hagel Cir #D, Lorton, VA 22079

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Condo for rent

7630 Fairfield Woods Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lorton

Apartment for rent

9904 Hagel Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lorton

TOWNHOME - Other - LORTON, VA

9904 Hagel Cir, Lorton, VA 22079

3 beds

2 baths

$2,550

House for rent

7493 Wounded Knee Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lorton

7493 Wounded Knee Road - 1

7493 Wounded Knee Rd #1, Lorton, VA 22079

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,600

House for rent

Available Sep 1

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Frequently asked questions for Lorton, Lorton, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lorton rental market.

How much is rent in Lorton?

The average rent in Lorton is $3,075 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lorton?

Average rent prices in Lorton have decreased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Lorton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lorton is 60% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 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 $123,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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