Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 3, 2026
Average rent in
Reston, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Reston rent stands today
Reston, VA rent rose 1.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,900/month. Renters are paying $57 more per month on average than last year, with a month-to-month increase of 1.9%.
Compared to national trends
Reston runs 48.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher tier of rental markets. The city offers 92 total rentals, making it a smaller but pricier market.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Reston rent for $1,425/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,470/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,950/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,100/month. The inventory is weighted toward 2- and 3-bedroom units, which make up over half of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Reston fell by 33.2% year over year, a notable decline compared to the citywide rise of 1.4%. This drop marks a distinct shift in the smallest unit segment against the broader market trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Reston
$2,900/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Reston is $2,900 per month as of May 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Reston
92
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Reston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Reston, VA
Average rent prices in Reston have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased 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 $3,174, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Reston run $2,667 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,468.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,425 |  4% | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $2,470 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,950 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 13% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $4,100 | 7% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Reston | $2,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,174 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,470
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
13%
Reston
Average rent
$2,900
Apartments
Average rent
$3,174
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
9%
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
49%higher than the national median
64%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Reston, VA is 9% lower than the median rent in Annandale, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,200
16%$3,200
2%$3,200
3%$2,550
6%$3,650
6%$2,600
4%$2,610
5%$2,736
5%$5,000
5%$2,818
3%$2,850
4%$2,947
15%Discover rentals in Reston, VA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Reston
1712 Clubhouse Rd #128, Reston, VA 20190
Studio
1 bath
$850
House for rent
Available May 10
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Reston
1407 Northgate Sq #2, Reston, VA 20190
1 bed
1 bath
$1,199
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
11659 N Shore Dr, Reston, VA 20190
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$2,725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Reston
11704 Olde English Dr #K, Reston, VA 20190
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Reston
11286 Spyglass Cove Ln, Reston, VA 20191
3 beds
3 baths
$8,500
House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Reston
3 beds
4 baths
$5,542
$5,342
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Reston
11258 Faraday Park Dr, Reston, VA 20190
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Reston
11640 American Dream Way, Reston, VA 20190
3 beds
3 baths
$5,195
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
12000 Cameron Pond Dr, Reston, VA 20194
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,040–$2,733
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
11850 Freedom Dr #846, Reston, VA 20190
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,680–$3,740
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
12000 Cameron Pond Dr, Reston, VA 20194
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,920–$4,750
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,603
$4,021
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
12000 Cameron Pond Dr, Reston, VA 20194
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,040–$2,733
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12025 Town Square St #1142, Reston, VA 20190
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,110–$3,450
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
11850 Freedom Dr #846, Reston, VA 20190
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,680–$3,740
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
12000 Cameron Pond Dr, Reston, VA 20194
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,920–$4,750
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
12000 Cameron Pond Dr, Reston, VA 20194
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,040–$2,733
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,603
$4,021
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
12025 Town Square St #1142, Reston, VA 20190
1 bed
1 bath
$2,470
Apartment for rent
1d ago
11659 N Shore Dr, Reston, VA 20190
3 beds
2 baths
$2,615 –$2,725
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,900 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Reston?
Average rent prices in Reston have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Reston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Reston is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Reston?
Reston, Virginia one-bedroom apartments averaged around $2,500 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $3,000 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of the rental market at 42% of available inventory, making them relatively easy to find compared to other unit types.
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).