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Rental Market Trends in Lorton, VA

What is the average rent in Lorton, VA?

$1,969/month

Average Rent

776 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Lorton, VA is $1,969 per month. This is 20% higher than the national average rent price of $1,639/month, making Lorton one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lorton, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,969 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,404 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,963 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,969/month
776 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,404/month
1,067 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,963/month
1,306 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,933/month
3,961 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,070/month
1,185 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lorton, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $51 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Lorton, VA
Last Updated September 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lorton, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
86% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lorton?

Based on current rent prices, Laurel Highlands, Summerhill and Kendall Woods are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lorton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Laurel Highlands
$2,134/month
774 Sq Ft
Summerhill
$2,259/month
765 Sq Ft
Kendall Woods
$2,812/month
762 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lorton?

Based on current rent prices, Kendall Woods, Summerhill and Laurel Highlands are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lorton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kendall Woods
$2,812/month
762 Sq Ft
Summerhill
$2,259/month
765 Sq Ft
Laurel Highlands
$2,134/month
774 Sq Ft

Which Lorton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Lorton with the most apartments available are Summerhill, Laurel Highlands and Kendall Woods .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Summerhill
$2,259/month
765 Sq Ft
Laurel Highlands
$2,134/month
774 Sq Ft
Kendall Woods
$2,812/month
762 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lorton, VA?

Because the average rent in Lorton is $1,969, you’ll want to make about $6,563 per month or $78,756 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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