Average Rent in Stafford, VA

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Current Versus Historical Stafford, VA Rents

Stafford rentals average $1,425 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $917 (-35.71%) year-over-year from $2,567 to $1,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $125 (-8.79%) year-over-year from $1,424 to $1,299. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $57 (3.07%) year-over-year from $1,843 to $1,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $42 (-1.71%) year-over-year from $2,442 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $63 (-2.07%) year-over-year from $3,013 to $2,950. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 5.88% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.93% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.57% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.67% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.03% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.29	$1,299	$1,424 (-8.79%)	$1,325 (-1.96%)
2 BR	$1.97	$1,900	$1,843 (3.07%)	$1,625 (16.92%)
3 BR	$1.57	$2,400	$2,442 (-1.71%)	$1,983 (21.06%)
4+ BR	$1.47	$2,950	$3,013 (-2.07%)	$2,592 (13.83%)

Historical Rents in Stafford, VA

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Top Cities Near Stafford

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Stafford. The average rent in Stafford is currently $2,628 per month. Our records show that Arlington, VA, with an average rent of $2,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Stafford, VA is Alexandria, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,695 per month.

Let's compare Stafford, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Stafford, VA is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 61.40% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Stafford, VA are about 40.81% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 54.49% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Stafford, VA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Arlington, VA	$1,940	$2,500	$3,476	$2,600
Washington, DC	$1,908	$2,300	$2,950	$2,628
Alexandria, VA	$2,020	$2,200	$2,831	$2,695

Top Neighborhoods Near Stafford

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Stafford. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Stafford, VA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Stafford, VA is currently around $2,944 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Stafford's average rent, which is only $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Stafford, Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens has the most affordable average rent at $2,944 per month. Whereas, at $2,944 average rent per month, Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Stafford. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,791	$4,210	$2,944

Top Counties Near Stafford

There are a total of 1 counties located by Stafford, VA.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Stafford

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Stafford, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,600.

The following chart includes the top 3 zipcodes in Stafford, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,073	$2,516	$3,750	$2,600
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,063	$2,283	$3,150	$2,776
20008, Washington, DC	$1,762	$2,028	$3,522	$2,092

Frequently Asked Questions - Stafford Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Stafford, VA?

The average monthly rental price for Stafford, VA apartments for rent is approximately $2,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Stafford, VA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Stafford, VA.

How much is a studio apartment in Stafford, VA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Stafford.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Stafford, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,425 and an average price per square feet of $1.29. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Stafford.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Stafford, VA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,095 and an average price per square feet of $1.97. There are a total of 7 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Stafford.

How have rent prices in Stafford, VA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Stafford, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.36%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Stafford, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Stafford, VA is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.