Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Manassas, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Manassas rent stands today

    Manassas, VA rent rose 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,666/month. Renters today are paying $188 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.9% month-over-month decline.

  • Manassas runs 40.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher-cost tier for renters. The market offers 89 total rentals, mostly houses, reflecting a suburban rental profile.

  • Price ranges

    In Manassas, studios rent for about $2,024/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,500/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,100/month. Larger units command higher rents, with 3-bedrooms at $2,771/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,525/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents climbed 19.1% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise. Meanwhile, 1-bedroom rents fell 13.3%, showing distinct trends within Manassas, VA's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Manassas

$2,666/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Manassas is $2,666 per month as of September 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $766 more per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Manassas

89

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,039, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Manassas run $1,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,093.

Listings

Studio

$2,024

1%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,500

6%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,771

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,525

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,024

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,771

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,525

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

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$2,666
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,222
increased by70%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Manassas, VA is 17% lower than the median rent in Bristow, VA.

Discover rentals in Manassas, VA

14416 Bristow Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Manassas

8753 Signal Hill Rd #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Manassas

2 beds

1 bath

$1,725

9839 Maury Ln #9839 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Manassas

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,100

9736 Bragg Ln #9736B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Manassas

3 beds

2 baths

$2,150

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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 $2,666 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Manassas?

Average rent prices in Manassas have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Manassas rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Manassas is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $766 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 $107,000/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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