What is the average apartment size in Reston?

The average size for a Reston, VA apartment is 936 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 Sep / 2025, the average rent in Reston is $2,561 per month, a 0.27% decrease from last year’s average of $2,568.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Reston?

In Reston, studios rent for $2,018 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,300 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,789 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,216 per month

What is the average apartment size in Reston?

The typical apartment in Reston offers about 936 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 582 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 760 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,100 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,314 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 41% 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: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Reston is $2,561, a 0.27% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,568.

Studio Apartments at $2,018 offer the most budget-friendly option with 582 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 760 square feet for $2,300, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,789 offer 1,100 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,314 sq ft) for $3,216, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Reston, VA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,561	936 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,018	582 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,300	760 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,789	1,100 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,216	1,314 sq. ft.

Reston, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Reston, VA have decreased by 0.27% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,568 to $2,561.

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

The largest share of rentals in Reston, VA (41%) 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	$2,561
Richmond	$1,573
Arlington	$2,664
Alexandria	$2,185
Charlottesville	$2,073
Norfolk	$1,557
Newport News	$1,405
Virginia Beach	$1,738
Woodbridge	$2,063
Henrico	$1,599
Fairfax	$2,381
Rockville, MD	$2,396
Falls Church	$2,338
Ashburn	$2,525
Bethesda, MD	$2,760
Manassas	$2,050
Herndon	$2,396
Mc Lean, VA	$2,830
Sterling, VA	$2,452
Springfield, VA	$2,195
Germantown, MD	$2,119

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.