Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Reston, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Reston rent stands today

    Reston, VA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,765/month. Renters are paying $11 less per month on average than last year, a negligible change amid a modest 0.8% month-over-month increase.

  • Reston rents run 45.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher tier of rental markets with a total of 118 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Reston sit around $2,420/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,268/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,600/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,075/month. These figures reflect the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes in Reston, VA.

Median rent

Median rent in Reston

$2,765/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Reston is $2,765 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $865 more per month.

$2.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Reston

118

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Reston rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Reston, VA

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

Rent prices in Reston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Reston is $2,794, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Reston run $2,404 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,242.

Listings

Studio

$2,420

6%

17%

1 bedroom

$2,268

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,600

2%

10%

3 bedroom

$3,300

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$4,075

2%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$2,420

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,268

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,075

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

20%

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

Compare median rent prices in Reston and Annandale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Reston

Median rent price$2,765
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Reston, VA is 4% higher than the median rent in Annandale, VA.

Discover rentals in Reston, VA

Fairway Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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Fairway Apartments

11659 N Shore Dr, Reston, VA 20190

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,875–$2,955

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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2331 Freetown Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Reston

RESTON, VA

2331 Freetown Ct, Reston, VA 20191

3 beds

1 bath

$1,990

1520 Northgate Sq - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Reston

RESTON, VA

1520 Northgate Sq, Reston, VA 20190

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

11723 Karbon Hill Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Reston

RESTON, VA

11723 Karbon Hill Ct, Reston, VA 20191

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions for Reston, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Reston rental market.

How much is rent in Reston?

The average rent in Reston is $2,765 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Reston?

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

How does Reston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Reston is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $865 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Reston?

To comfortably afford rent in Reston, you'd need to earn approximately $111,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Winter months like December and January offer the best rental opportunities in Reston, with January seeing the lowest rents and December representing the least competitive period with reduced demand.

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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