What is the average apartment size in Stafford?

The average size for a Stafford, VA apartment is 991 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 Stafford?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Stafford is $2,039 per month, a 0.41% decrease from last year’s average of $2,048.

What is the average apartment size in Stafford?

The typical apartment in Stafford offers about 991 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Stafford, VA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Stafford ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 49% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Stafford?

In Stafford, 20% of households rent while 80% 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 Stafford is $2,039, a 0.41% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,048.

One-bedroom apartments provide 735 square feet for $1,780, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,161 offer 1,101 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,316 sq ft) for $2,344, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Stafford, VA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,039	991 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,780	735 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,161	1,101 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,344	1,316 sq. ft.

Stafford, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Stafford, VA have decreased by 0.41% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,048 to $2,039.

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

The largest share of rentals in Stafford, VA (49%) 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 Stafford, VA?

5,716 or 20% of the households in Stafford, VA are renter-occupied while 22,336 or 80% are owner-occupied.

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How Stafford Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Stafford	$2,039
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
Fredericksburg	$1,887
Manassas, VA	$2,099
Springfield, VA	$2,180
Centreville, VA	$2,406
Gainesville, VA	$2,535
La Plata, MD	$2,175
Lorton, VA	$2,195
Dumfries, VA	$1,973
Dale City, VA	$1,748
Triangle, VA	$1,599

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 Stafford 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.