Manassas

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Manassas, VA

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This city’s historic heart has a modern beat.

Historic Commuter Family-Friendly Suburban

Welcome to Manassas, a historic Virginia city 30 miles from Washington, D.C. This established community offers diverse housing options from downtown apartments to residential neighborhoods. Current rental trends show one-bedroom units averaging $1,873 monthly and two-bedroom homes at $2,168. The city features several parks and recreation areas, including Stonewall Park with its community pool and the Annaburg Historic Site, where restored grounds welcome visitors year-round. The walkable Old Town district comes alive during monthly First Friday festivals, featuring local artists and musicians.

The city's railroad heritage is preserved through landmarks like the Liberia House, which served as headquarters for both Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War. Today, Manassas continues to grow with the Manassas Regional Airport and major employers like Micron Technology, which is expanding its presence with a $3 billion investment. Recreation opportunities include the Central Park Aquatic Center and Vertical Rock Climbing Center. The area serves students attending Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University's Science and Technology Campus. History buffs might appreciate that Annaburg, constructed in 1892, was among the earliest American homes to feature mechanical air conditioning.

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Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Manassas, VA is $1,655 for a studio, $1,828 for one bedroom, $2,089 for two bedrooms, and $2,587 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manassas has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,828/month
745 Sq Ft
House
$3,213/month
3,603 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,771/month
1,586 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

8

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

C.A. Sinclair Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

818 Students

Signal Hill Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

768 Students

Bennett Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

743 Students

Pennington

Public

Grades 1-8

654 Students

Ashland Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

766 Students

Louise A. Benton Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,384 Students

Pennington

Public

Grades 1-8

654 Students

Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,271 Students

Parkside Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,421 Students

Unity Braxton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,116 Students

Charles J Colgan Sr High

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

2,907 Students

Osbourn Park High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,757 Students

Osbourn High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,323 Students

Unity Reed High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,316 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Prince William Trails and Stream Coalition
  • Dove's Landing
  • Hemlock Overlook Regional Park
  • Webb Sanctuary
  • Bull Run Regional Park

Airports

  • Washington Dulles International
  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.