Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 13, 2025

Average rent in
Washington, VA

Last updated on December 13, 2025

Last updated on December 13, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington, VA is $2,900. This is +53%, or $1,000, higher than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,900

increased by30%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

32

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington, VA is $2,900. This is +53%, or $1,000, higher than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
49%
34%
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 increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 30% 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 $1,800. A 1-bedroom apartment in Washington, VA costs about $1,200 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 $2,939.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,350

20%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,972

11%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,150

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,800

3%

9%

Studio

$5,800

-

224%

Studio

Average rent

$5,800

Last year

224%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,972

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

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$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,150
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Washington, VA is 8% lower than the median rent in Bristow, VA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Bristow

$3,150

increased by18%

Last year

Burke

$2,800

decreased by7%

Last year

Chantilly

$3,200

increased by1%

Last year

Dale City

$2,675

increased by4%

Last year

Dumfries

$2,697

decreased by2%

Last year

Greenbriar

$2,996

increased by4%

Last year

Lorton

$2,625

decreased by1%

Last year

Manassas

$2,446

increased by4%

Last year

Oakton

$2,850

increased by9%

Last year

Stafford

$2,600

increased by8%

Last year

Warrenton

$2,300

decreased by13%

Last year

Woodbridge

$2,500

increased by6%

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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