Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Oakton, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Oakton

$3,075/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oakton is $3,075 per month as of September 2026. This is 62% above the national average rent, or $1,175 more per month.

$1.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oakton

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oakton 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 Oakton, VA

Average rent prices in Oakton have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Oakton, VA

Rent prices in Oakton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oakton is $2,192, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Oakton run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,929

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,060

1%

13%

2 bedroom

$2,600

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,445

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$3,900

9%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,929

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,060

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,445

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Oakton and Bailey's Crossroads by all bedroom counts and property types.

Oakton

Median rent price$3,075
increased by62%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,461
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oakton, VA is 25% higher than the median rent in Bailey's Crossroads, VA.

Discover rentals in Oakton, VA

10169 Palmer Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oakton

Residential Lease, OAKTON, VA

10169 Palmer Dr, Oakton, VA 22124

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

3179 Summit Square Dr #2E6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oakton

Residential Lease, OAKTON, VA

3179 Summit Square Dr #2E6, Oakton, VA 22124

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

10223 Valentino Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Oakton

OAKTON, VA

10223 Valentino Dr, Oakton, VA 22124

2 beds

2 baths

$2,425

2689 Glengyle Dr #33 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Oakton

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,600

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Frequently asked questions for Oakton, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Oakton rental market.

How much is rent in Oakton?

The average rent in Oakton is $3,075 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oakton?

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

How does Oakton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oakton is 62% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,175 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oakton?

To comfortably afford rent in Oakton, you'd need to earn approximately $123,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the lowest rents in Oakton, running about 28% below July's peak prices. Winter months and December also see less competition and lower demand, making them ideal for budget-conscious apartment hunting.

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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