Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Manassas, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Manassas rent stands today

    Manassas, VA rent rose 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,625/month. Renters today are paying $75 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb toward the peak rent of $2,700/month reached in July 2025.

  • Manassas rents run 38.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning the city as a pricier market with a total of 108 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In Manassas, studios rent for $1,738/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,412/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,162/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,750/month and $3,500/month respectively. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio and 1-bedroom segments in Manassas saw rents decline by 9.7% and 10.3% respectively year over year, contrasting with the citywide rise of 2.9%. These declines show differing trends within the rental market by bedroom size.

Median rent

Median rent in Manassas

$2,625/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Manassas is $2,625 per month as of October 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $725 more per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Manassas

108

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Manassas rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Manassas, VA

Average rent prices in Manassas have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Manassas, VA

Rent prices in Manassas vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Manassas is $2,150, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Manassas run $1,890 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,303.

Listings

Studio

$1,738

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$1,412

13%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,162

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,750

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,738

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,412

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,162

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Manassas and Bristow by all bedroom counts and property types.

Manassas

Median rent price$2,625
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Manassas, VA is 18% lower than the median rent in Bristow, VA.

Discover rentals in Manassas, VA

10228 Winchester Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Manassas

1 bed

1 bath

$700

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.
14416 Bristow Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Manassas

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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.
15218 Nottingham Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Manassas

15218 Nottingham Dr #B, Manassas, VA 20112

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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.
9736 Bragg Ln #9736B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Manassas

3 beds

2 baths

$2,150

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Manassas, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Manassas rental market.

How much is rent in Manassas?

The average rent in Manassas is $2,625 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Manassas?

Average rent prices in Manassas have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Manassas rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Manassas is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $725 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Manassas?

To comfortably afford rent in Manassas, you'd need to earn approximately $105,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the best rental deals in Manassas, with rents running approximately 17% lower than the peak month of August. November and December are also good options with reduced competition and lower demand compared to the busy summer months.

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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