Average Rent in Washington, VA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Washington, VA

Average rent prices in Washington have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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
Washington, VA

Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $1,930, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,810.


1 bedroom	$1,449	46%	107%
2 bedroom	$1,750	16%	-
3 bedroom	$2,625	1%	13%
4 bedroom	$3,825	7%	1%

		Listings
Bell's Run	$2,000
Dominion Valley Country Club	$3,500
Greenridge	$2,600
Hampton Oaks	$2,650
Hills Of Aquia	$2,650
Park Ridge	$2,625
Piedmont	$3,050
Quantico Center	$2,795
Seven Lakes	$2,200
Stonebridge At Widewater	$2,500


Apartments	$1,930	37%	No Change
Houses	$3,300	3%	No Change
Rooms	$725	19%	-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,449

Last 30 days

46%

Last year

107%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,625

Last 30 days

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,825

Last 30 days

Last year

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

Compare median rent prices in Washington and Bristow by all bedroom counts and property types.

Washington

Median rent price$3,350

74%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700

40%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Washington, VA is 24% higher than the median rent in Bristow, VA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$3,200

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$2,600

$2,875

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$2,700

Cost of living in Washington, VA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses accrued by most renters	Average cost compared to national average
Goods & Services	13% higher
Groceries	6% higher
Health	20% higher
Housing	102% higher
Transportation	5% higher
Utilities	4% higher

Discover rentals in Washington, VA

6h ago

7.2

Very good

11 Endicott Lane

11 Endicott Ln, Washington, VA 22554

1 bed

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Greenridge house for rent in Washington

2 Edgecliff Ln, Washington, VA 22554

3 beds

2 baths

$1,200

House for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Washington

4 Daiseys Rest Rd, Washington, VA 22747

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

House for rent

Available May 15

20h ago

Bell's Run townhouse for rent in Washington

100 Belladonna Ln #53, Washington, VA 22554

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,150

House for rent

Available Jul 31

5d+ ago

Bell's Run townhouse for rent in Washington

3 Level Townhouse close to Rt95, Rt1 and much more!

86 Belladonna Ln #48, Washington, VA 22554

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,250

House for rent

Available Jun 19

5d+ ago

Greenridge house for rent in Washington

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - STAFFORD, VA

42 Tarleton Way, Washington, VA 22554

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,400

House for rent

5d+ ago

Hampton Oaks townhouse for rent in Washington

112 Bentley Ct, Washington, VA 22554

3 beds

4 baths

$2,400

House for rent

4d ago

Park Ridge townhouse for rent in Washington

TOWNHOME - Other - STAFFORD, VA

114 Park Cove Dr, Washington, VA 22554

3 beds

3 baths

$2,500

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Washington, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Washington rental market.

How much is rent in Washington?

The average rent in Washington is $3,350 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

Average rent prices in Washington have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington is 74% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,420 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Washington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Washington are Bell's Run ($2,000/mo), Seven Lakes ($2,200/mo), and Stonebridge At Widewater ($2,500/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Washington?

To comfortably afford rent in Washington, you'd need to earn approximately $134,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Washington average around $850/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,330/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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