Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Springfield, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Springfield

$2,950/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Springfield is $2,950 per month as of July 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $1,005 more per month.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Springfield

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,655, whereas a house costs $2,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Springfield run $2,015 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,602.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

94%

36%

1 bedroom

$1,750

3%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,600

4%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,000

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,250

16%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

94%

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

1%

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$2,950
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Springfield, VA is 13% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.

Discover rentals in Springfield, VA

6015 Loretto St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Springfield

SINGLE_FAMILY - Split Level - SPRINGFIELD, VA

6015 Loretto St, Springfield, VA 22150

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

House for rent

5608 Bismach Dr #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Springfield

CONDOS - Other - ALEXANDRIA, VA

5608 Bismach Dr #102, Springfield, VA 22312

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

Condo for rent

6963 Villa Del Rey Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Springfield

TOWNHOME - Colonial - SPRINGFIELD, VA

6963 Villa Del Rey Ct, Springfield, VA 22150

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,500

House for rent

8112 Parkdale Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Springfield

TOWNHOME - SPRINGFIELD, VA

8112 Parkdale Ct, Springfield, VA 22153

3 beds

2 baths

$2,800

House for rent

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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 $2,950 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Springfield?

Average rent prices in Springfield have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Springfield rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Springfield is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,005 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 $118,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Springfield average around $1,620/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,730/month.

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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