Last updated on May 23, 2026

Average rent in
Woodbridge, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Woodbridge rent stands today

    Woodbridge, VA rent rose 5.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,600/month. Renters are paying $81 more per month on average than last year, and the median rent is above the previous peak of $2,450/month reached in May 2026.

  • Woodbridge runs roughly 1.3× the $1,949/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros. The market offers 151 total rentals, a relatively small inventory for the area.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Woodbridge rent for $1,561/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,700/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,225/month. The inventory is weighted toward larger units, with 3-bedrooms making up 41% of rentals.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses command a median rent of $2,800/month, while apartments are lower at $1,965/month. The difference shows the premium for detached homes compared to apartment living in Woodbridge, VA.

Median rent

Median rent in Woodbridge

$2,600/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Woodbridge is $2,600 per month as of May 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $651 more per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Woodbridge

151

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Woodbridge rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Woodbridge, VA

Average rent prices in Woodbridge have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased 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 Woodbridge, VA

Rent prices in Woodbridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Woodbridge is $1,965, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Woodbridge run $1,769 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,108.

Listings

Studio

$1,561

16%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,700

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,200

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,800

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,225

1%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,561

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Woodbridge and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.

Woodbridge

Median rent price$2,600
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,550
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Woodbridge, VA is 2% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.

Discover rentals in Woodbridge, VA

1788 Tilletson Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Woodbridge

House for rent

Bayvue - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Bayvue

1293 Bayside Ave, Woodbridge, VA 22191

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,499–$2,846

Apartment for rent

Elevations One - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Elevations One

1905 Stevens Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22191

1–4 beds

1 bath

$1,626–$2,391

Apartment for rent

5122 Lake Terrapin Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Woodbridge

Private Basement Apartment for Rent - 2 Bed, 1 Bath

5122 Lake Terrapin Dr #1, Woodbridge, VA 22193

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

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Frequently asked questions for Woodbridge, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Woodbridge rental market.

How much is rent in Woodbridge?

The average rent in Woodbridge is $2,600 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Woodbridge?

Average rent prices in Woodbridge have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Woodbridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Woodbridge is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $651 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Woodbridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Woodbridge, 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 Woodbridge?

Woodbridge's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,200 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions with one-bedrooms experiencing a slight decline and two-bedrooms seeing modest growth compared to the previous year.

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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