Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Average rent in
Washington, VA

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington, VA is $2,800. This is +47%, or $900, higher than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,800

increased by17%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

25

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington, VA is $2,800. This is +47%, or $900, higher than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
57%
27%
7%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

76%
24%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Washington, VA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington, VA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 17% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Washington, VA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Washington, VA is $1,990. A 1-bedroom apartment in Washington, VA costs about $625 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,800. Houses for rent in Washington, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,540

19%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,100

40%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,150

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,200

2%

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,540

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

40%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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.

Compare rent prices in Washington, VA to other cities

Median rent prices in Washington, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bristow, VA.

Washington

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Washington, VA is equal to the median rent in Bristow, VA.

More data insights and reports

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Bristow

$2,800

decreased by20%

Last year

Burke

$2,847

increased by3%

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Chantilly

$3,200

decreased by9%

Last year

Dale City

$2,512

decreased by1%

Last year

Dumfries

$2,647

increased by2%

Last year

Greenbriar

$2,887

increased by1%

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Lorton

$2,500

decreased by7%

Last year

Manassas

$2,399

increased by1%

Last year

Oakton

$2,695

decreased by1%

Last year

Stafford

$2,500

decreased by3%

Last year

Warrenton

$2,300

increased by2%

Last year

Woodbridge

$2,428

increased by2%

Last year

Cost of living in
Washington, VA

The overall cost of living in Washington, VA is 42% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

13% higher

Groceries

6% higher

Health

17% higher

Housing

122% higher

Transportation

8% higher

Utilities

2% higher

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