Last updated on May 22, 2026

Average rent in
Newington, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Newington

$2,700/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Newington is $2,700 per month as of May 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $751 more per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Newington

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Newington rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Newington, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Newington, VA

Average rent prices in Newington have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 Newington, VA

Rent prices in Newington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Newington is $2,331, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Newington run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,591.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

7%

-

1 bedroom

$1,750

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,342

6%

53%

3 bedroom

$3,100

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$4,200

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,342

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

53%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

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

Compare median rent prices in Newington and Dale City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Newington

Median rent price$2,700
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,426
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Newington, VA is 11% higher than the median rent in Dale City, VA.

Discover rentals in Newington, VA

7732 Matisse Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Newington

TOWNHOME - Colonial - SPRINGFIELD, VA

7732 Matisse Way, Newington, VA 22153

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,600

House for rent

8501 Blue Bird Woods Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Newington

TOWNHOME - Colonial - LORTON, VA

8501 Blue Bird Woods Ct, Newington, VA 22079

3 beds

3 baths

$3,000

House for rent

7302 Rolling Oak Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Newington

TOWNHOME - Colonial - SPRINGFIELD, VA

7302 Rolling Oak Ln, Newington, VA 22153

3 beds

3.5 baths

$3,250

House for rent

8088 Edinburgh Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Newington

3 beds

4 baths

$3,300

House for rent

Available Jul 8

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Frequently asked questions for Newington, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Newington rental market.

How much is rent in Newington?

The average rent in Newington is $2,700 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Newington?

Average rent prices in Newington have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Newington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Newington is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $751 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Newington?

To comfortably afford rent in Newington, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Newington has a median rent of around $2,880 for the area. The rental market maintains steady availability with an average of 31 listings per month, providing options for renters seeking housing in this market.

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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