Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Stafford, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Stafford, VA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,671/month. Renters are paying $96 less per month compared to last year, reflecting a small decline despite the slight percentage increase in rent.
Compared to national trends
Stafford runs roughly 1.4× the $1,950/month national median, placing it in a higher price tier relative to many metros while offering a total of 110 rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Stafford sit around $2,650/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,652/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,800/month, 3-bedrooms around $2,795/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,300/month. Houses rent for a median of $3,000/month compared to $1,947/month for apartments, providing distinct price tiers for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Stafford
$2,671/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Stafford is $2,671 per month as of June 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $721 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Stafford
110
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Stafford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Stafford, VA
Average rent prices in Stafford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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
Stafford, VA
Rent prices in Stafford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Stafford is $1,947, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Stafford run $1,757 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,954.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,650 |  3% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,652 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,795 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,300 | 2% | 1% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Stafford, VA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,947 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $765 | 26% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,652
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Stafford, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,947
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$765
Last 30 days
26%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Stafford, 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 Stafford, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Stafford and Bealeton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Stafford
37%higher than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Stafford, VA is 27% higher than the median rent in Bealeton, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,100
18%$2,550
8%$3,324
2%$2,250
6%$2,400
26%$1,950
5%$2,800
5%$2,500
21%$2,675
12%$2,347
6%$3,100
15%$2,650
5%Discover rentals in Stafford, VA
50m ago
Apartment for rent in Stafford
23 Barnum Dr #23, Stafford, VA 22556
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Stafford
2 beds
2 baths
$1,398
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Stafford
4 Apple Blossom Ct #NA, Stafford, VA 22554
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Stafford
2 beds
2 baths
$1,698
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Stafford
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Stafford
1115 Aquia Dr, Stafford, VA 22554
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Stafford
1115 Aquia Dr #1, Stafford, VA 22554
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Stafford
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
100 Waterside Terrace, Stafford, VA 22554
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$1,940
Apartment for rent
Available May 24
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Stafford
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Mar 8
13h ago
140 Abberly Dr, Stafford, VA 22554
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,840–$4,768
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
15h ago
300 Park Ridge Ct, Stafford, VA 22554
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,735–$2,780
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
100 Waterside Terrace, Stafford, VA 22554
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$1,940
Apartment for rent
Available May 24
15h ago
300 Park Ridge Ct, Stafford, VA 22554
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,735–$2,780
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Stafford
1 Masters Dr, Stafford, VA 22554
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
House for rent
Available Jun 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Stafford
21 Owen St #NA, Stafford, VA 22556
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
Available Mar 23
1h ago
Verified
100 Waterside Terrace, Stafford, VA 22554
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$1,940
Apartment for rent
Available May 24
13h ago
140 Abberly Dr, Stafford, VA 22554
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,840–$4,768
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Stafford
39 Wayside Ct, Stafford, VA 22554
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,950
House for rent
50m ago
Apartment for rent in Stafford
23 Barnum Dr #23, Stafford, VA 22556
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
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Frequently asked questions for Stafford, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Stafford rental market.
How much is rent in Stafford?
The average rent in Stafford is $2,671 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Stafford?
Average rent prices in Stafford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Stafford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Stafford is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $721 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Stafford?
To comfortably afford rent in Stafford, you'd need to earn approximately $107,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Stafford?
Stafford's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units reach around $1,900 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms rising 2.1% and two-bedrooms climbing 3.1%.
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).