Average Rent in Washington, VA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Washington, VA

Average rent prices in Washington have decreased 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
Washington, VA

Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $1,615, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $1,424 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,808.


1 bedroom	$1,212	No Change	56%
2 bedroom	$1,816	No Change	7%
3 bedroom	$2,447	No Change	14%
4 bedroom	$3,825	No Change	13%

		Listings
Dominion Valley Country Club	$2,800
Greenridge	$2,400
Hampton Oaks	$2,597
Hills Of Aquia	$2,600
Park Ridge	$2,540
Piedmont	$2,751
Red Cedar	$3,500
Stonebridge At Widewater	$2,650
Thunder Oak	$2,900
Westmarket	$2,750


Apartments	$1,615	No Change	8%
Houses	$2,950	5%	5%
Rooms	$800	No Change	-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,212

Last year

56%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,816

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,447

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,825

Last year

13%

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$2,900

53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,297

74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Washington, VA is 12% lower than the median rent in Bristow, VA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$3,297

$3,200

$3,350

$2,650

$3,000

$2,681

$2,657

$2,650

$2,800

$2,600

$2,346

$2,500

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	7% higher
Health	20% higher
Housing	98% higher
Transportation	5% higher
Utilities	6% higher

Discover rentals in Washington, VA

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

11 Endicott Lane

11 Endicott Ln, Washington, VA 22554

1 bed

1 bath

$695

5d+ ago

Greenridge house for rent in Washington

2 Edgecliff Ln, Washington, VA 22554

3 beds

2 baths

$1,200

5d+ ago

Park Ridge townhouse for rent in Washington

105 W Park Dr, Washington, VA 22554

3 beds

3 baths

$2,275

5d+ ago

Park Ridge townhouse for rent in Washington

Residential Lease, STAFFORD, VA

406 Park Cove Dr, Washington, VA 22554

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,395

5d+ ago

Greenridge house for rent in Washington

Residential Lease, STAFFORD, VA

42 Tarleton Way, Washington, VA 22554

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,400

5d+ ago

Hampton Oaks townhouse for rent in Washington

112 Bentley Ct, Washington, VA 22554

3 beds

4 baths

$2,400

5d+ ago

Hampton Oaks townhouse for rent in Washington

STAFFORD, VA

304 Tolbelt Ct, Washington, VA 22554

3 beds

3.5 baths

$2,500

5d+ ago

Stonebridge At Widewater house for rent in Washington

Residential Lease, STAFFORD, VA

53 Bloomington Ln, Washington, VA 22554

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,700

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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 $2,900 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

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

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Washington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Washington are Greenridge ($2,400/mo), Park Ridge ($2,540/mo), and Hampton Oaks ($2,597/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Washington?

To comfortably afford rent in Washington, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the lowest rents in Washington with roughly 40% savings compared to August's peak prices. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while April and July see higher competition.

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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