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Rental Market Trends in Stafford, VA

What is the average rent in Stafford, VA?

$1,786/month

Average Rent

747 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Stafford, VA is $1,786 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Stafford rent prices are 9% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Stafford, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,786 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,119 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,194 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,786/month
747 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,119/month
1,106 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,194/month
1,375 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,391/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,890/month
846 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,730/month
3,403 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,459/month
1,082 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,565/month
960 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Stafford, VA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.3%, which averages out to $58 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Stafford, VA
Last Updated September 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Stafford, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
11% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
56% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Stafford?

Based on current rent prices, Potomac Hills and Aquia Harbour" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Stafford.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Potomac Hills
$1,762/month
794 Sq Ft
Aquia Harbour
$1,766/month
949 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Stafford?

Based on current rent prices, Aquia Harbour and Potomac Hills" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Stafford.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Aquia Harbour
$1,766/month
949 Sq Ft
Potomac Hills
$1,762/month
794 Sq Ft

Which Stafford neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Stafford with the most apartments available are Potomac Hills and Aquia Harbour" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Potomac Hills
$1,762/month
794 Sq Ft
Aquia Harbour
$1,766/month
949 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Stafford is $1,786, you’ll want to make about $5,953 per month or $71,436 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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Apartment Averages

Potomac Hills

Stafford, VA

Aquia Harbour

Stafford, VA

Studio
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One Bedroom
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$1,755/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,042/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,274/month
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300 Park Ridge Ct,
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$1,590 - $2,700

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15 Town Square Cir,
Stafford, VA 22554

$1,757 - $2,415

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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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