Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Stafford, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Stafford rent stands today
Stafford, VA rent rose 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,600/month. Renters today are paying $100 more per month on average than last year, and rents are near the peak seen in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Stafford rents run 36.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a higher-cost market with a small total rental inventory of 90 units.
Price ranges
In Stafford, 1-bedroom units rent around $1,699/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,920/month, 3-bedrooms near $2,572/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,200/month.
What you'll pay
Houses, which make up 72.7% of total rentals, have a median rent of $2,800/month compared to $2,100/month for apartments in Stafford.
Median rent
Median rent in Stafford
$2,600/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Stafford is $2,600 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Stafford
90
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 4% 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 $2,100, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Stafford run $1,725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,188.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,699 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,919 | No Change |  4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,572 | 4% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change | 3% |
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 | $2,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | No Change | 11% | |
Houses | $2,800 | No Change | 4% | |
Rooms | $1,100 | 153% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,919
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,572
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last year
3%
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
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
153%
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
30%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Stafford, VA is 5% higher than the median rent in Bealeton, VA.
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12%$2,650
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2%$2,657
7%$2,750
7%$2,650
4%$2,473
1%$2,900
5%$2,500
3%Discover rentals in Stafford, VA
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Stafford
170 Regester Chapel Rd, Stafford, VA 22554
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,275
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Stafford
75 Oak Dr, Stafford, VA 22554
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Stafford
3 beds
3 baths
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
414 Malvern Hill Ct, Stafford, VA 22554
3 beds
2 baths
$1,918
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Stafford
130 Mckittrick Dr, Stafford, VA 22554
4 beds
4.5 baths
$4,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Stafford
4 Puri Ln, Stafford, VA 22554
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Stafford
352 Greenstead Dr, Stafford, VA 22554
4 beds
4 baths
$4,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Stafford
346 Smokebush Dr, Stafford, VA 22554
4 beds
3 baths
$4,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
100 Waterside Terrace, Stafford, VA 22554
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$1,940
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 24
3d ago
140 Abberly Dr, Stafford, VA 22554
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,921–$5,210
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
59m ago
House for rent in Stafford
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
21h ago
Townhouse for rent in Stafford
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 1
2d ago
Verified
100 Waterside Terrace, Stafford, VA 22554
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$1,940
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 24
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Stafford
151 Windflower Way, Stafford, VA 22554
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
414 Malvern Hill Ct, Stafford, VA 22554
3 beds
2 baths
$1,918
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
300 Park Ridge Ct, Stafford, VA 22554
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,205
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
100 Waterside Terrace, Stafford, VA 22554
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,655–$1,940
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 24
3d ago
140 Abberly Dr, Stafford, VA 22554
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,921–$5,210
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
5d+ ago
414 Malvern Hill Ct, Stafford, VA 22554
3 beds
2 baths
$1,918
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Stafford
1049 Coriander Ln, Stafford, VA 22554
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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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 $2,600 per month as of October 24, 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 4% 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 $700 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 $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Stafford?
March offers the best rental deals in Stafford, with rents running about 15% lower than the peak summer month of July.
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).