Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Springfield, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Springfield

$3,375/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Springfield is $3,375 per month as of October 2026. This is 78% above the national average rent, or $1,475 more per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Springfield

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Springfield 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 Springfield, VA

Average rent prices in Springfield have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Springfield, VA

Rent prices in Springfield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Springfield is $2,650, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Springfield run $2,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,603.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

94%

24%

1 bedroom

$1,988

27%

26%

2 bedroom

$2,577

5%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,375

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$4,000

4%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

94%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,988

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,577

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,375

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

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

Compare median rent prices in Springfield and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.

Springfield

Median rent price$3,375
increased by78%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,572
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Springfield, VA is 31% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.

Discover rentals in Springfield, VA

6207 Zekan Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Springfield

1 bed

1 bath

$950

5600 Bloomfield Dr #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Springfield

Residential Lease, ALEXANDRIA, VA

5600 Bloomfield Dr #203, Springfield, VA 22312

3 beds

2 baths

$2,400

Price dropped $100
6522 Castine Ln - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Condo for rent in Springfield

Gorgeous 3BR, 3BA Townhome in Popular Westhaven Community

6522 Castine Ln, Springfield, VA 22150

4 beds

3.5 baths

$3,150

8035 Galla Knoll Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Springfield

Residential Lease, SPRINGFIELD, VA

8035 Galla Knoll Cir, Springfield, VA 22153

3 beds

3 baths

$3,200

Price dropped $175

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Frequently asked questions for Springfield, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Springfield rental market.

How much is rent in Springfield?

The average rent in Springfield is $3,375 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Springfield?

Average rent prices in Springfield have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Springfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Springfield is 78% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,475 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Springfield?

To comfortably afford rent in Springfield, you'd need to earn approximately $135,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the lowest rents in Springfield despite higher competition, running about 17% below August prices which peak for the year. November and December see less competitive conditions with reduced demand compared to available inventory.

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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