What is the average apartment size in Reston?

The average size for a Reston, VA apartment is 940 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Reston?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Reston is $2,584 per month, a 2.21% increase from last year’s average of $2,528.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Reston?

In Reston, studios rent for $2,063 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,322 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,808 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,245 per month

What is the average apartment size in Reston?

The typical apartment in Reston offers about 940 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Reston?

Studio apartments in Reston average 572 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 763 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,101 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,327 sq. ft.

Reston, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Reston?

The typical rent budget in Reston ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Reston?

In Reston, 39% of households rent while 61% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Reston is $2,584, a 2.21% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,528.

Studio Apartments at $2,063 offer the most budget-friendly option with 572 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 763 square feet for $2,322, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,808 offer 1,101 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,327 sq ft) for $3,245, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Reston, VA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,584	940 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,063	572 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,322	763 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,808	1,101 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,245	1,327 sq. ft.

Reston, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Reston, VA have increased by 2.21% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,528 to $2,584.

What's the typical rent budget in Reston, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Reston, VA (42%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Reston, VA?

11,187 or 39% of the households in Reston, VA are renter-occupied while 17,426 or 61% are owner-occupied.

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How Reston Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Reston	$2,584
Richmond	$1,583
Arlington	$2,667
Alexandria	$2,158
Charlottesville	$2,091
Newport News	$1,424
Norfolk	$1,552
Virginia Beach	$1,728
Roanoke	$1,328
Woodbridge	$2,080
Henrico	$1,581
Rockville, MD	$2,366
Falls Church	$2,331
Fairfax	$2,351
Bethesda, MD	$2,765
Herndon	$2,357
Ashburn, VA	$2,482
Manassas, VA	$2,099
Mc Lean, VA	$2,794
Sterling, VA	$2,428
Germantown, MD	$2,064

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Reston apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.