Springfield, VA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Springfield is $1,718, a 2% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,683.
Average Rent in Springfield, VA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,718 | 2% | 909 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Springfield, VA apartment is 909 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.
Springfield, VA Apartment Rent Ranges
- $1,001-$1,50031%
- $1,501-$2,00057%
- > $2,00012%
Springfield, VA Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households30%
- Owner-occupied Households69%
3,049 or 30% of the households in Springfield, VA are renter-occupied while 7,090 or 69% are owner-occupied.
Springfield, VA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Feb / 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, VA | $1,610 | $1,670 | $1,607 | $1,619 | $1,619 | $1,649 | $1,683 | $1,764 | $1,711 | $1,718 |
| National | $1,337 | $1,368 | $1,371 | $1,374 | $1,408 | $1,417 | $1,422 | $1,458 | $1,466 | $1,468 |
Average Rent in Springfield, VA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Woodlawn | $1,542 |
| Mount Vernon | $1,542 |
| Hybla Valley | $1,548 |
| Groveton | $1,548 |
| Fort Hunt | $1,548 |
| Belle Haven | $1,548 |
| Ravensworth | $1,649 |
| North Springfield | $1,649 |
| Kings Park | $1,649 |
| Hayfield | $1,655 |
| Seven Corners | $1,688 |
| Lake Barcroft | $1,688 |
| Bailey's Crossroads | $1,700 |
| Lincolnia | $1,703 |
| Centreville | $1,713 |
| Newington | $1,726 |
| Mason Neck | $1,726 |
| Lorton | $1,726 |
| Laurel Hill | $1,726 |
| Woodburn | $1,748 |
| Wakefield | $1,748 |
| Annandale | $1,748 |
| Huntington | $1,749 |
| Rose Hill | $1,756 |
| Alexandria | $1,771 |
| Falls Church | $1,809 |
| Dranesville | $1,818 |
| Pimmit Hills | $1,820 |
| West Springfield | $1,841 |
| Herndon | $1,889 |
| Kingstowne | $1,892 |
| Franconia | $1,892 |
| West Falls Church | $1,897 |
| Idylwood | $1,899 |
| McNair | $1,919 |
| Franklin Farm | $1,919 |
| Floris | $1,919 |
| Fairfax | $1,942 |
| Fort Belvoir | $1,948 |
| Burke Centre | $1,959 |
| Burke | $1,959 |
| South Run | $1,965 |
| Newington Forest | $1,965 |
| Vienna | $1,978 |
| Reston | $2,018 |
| Wolf Trap | $2,174 |
| Mc Lean | $2,280 |
| Tysons Corner | $2,326 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield are Mount Vernon, where the average rent goes for $1,542/month, Woodlawn, where renters pay $1,542/mo on average, and Belle Haven, where the average rent goes for $1,548/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Fort Hunt ($1,548), Groveton ($1,548), and Hybla Valley ($1,548), where the asking prices are below the average Springfield rent of $1,718/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Springfield are Wolf Trap ($2,174), Mc Lean ($2,280) and Tysons Corner ($2,326).
The most popular neighborhood in Springfield is Alexandria, where there are 48 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $1,771. Next up is Falls Church, where apartments go for $1,809/month, followed by Fairfax with $1,942 If you’re looking to rent in Springfield’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Herndon, where renters pay $1,889 on average, and Mc Lean, where the average monthly rent is $2,280.
Springfield | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Alexandria is 1% higher than in Annandale
Alexandria rent is 3% higher than Springfield average
| Average Rent | $1,771 |
|---|
Annandale rent is 2% higher than Springfield average
| Average Rent | $1,748 |
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How Springfield Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $2,234 | 4% |
| Richmond | $1,110 | 2% |
| Arlington | $2,230 | 4% |
| Alexandria | $1,771 | 4% |
| Newport News | $979 | 3% |
| Virginia Beach | $1,215 | 3% |
| Woodbridge | $1,551 | 2% |
| Falls Church | $1,809 | 3% |
| Columbia | $1,684 | 2% |
| Fairfax | $1,942 | 5% |
| Springfield | $1,718 | 2% |
For more information about the Springfield rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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