Studio Apartment Rent in Fredericksburg, VA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fredericksburg, Virginia as of July 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $2,079 and +33% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Fredericksburg
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Fredericksburg
Compare Fredericksburg's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Virginia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danville | $630 |
| 2 | Martinsville | $700 |
| 3 | Bristol | $780 |
| 4 | Lexington | $830 |
| 5 | Farmville | $850 |
| 6 | Madison Heights | $880 |
| 7 | Roanoke | $883 |
| 8 | Christiansburg | $900 |
| 9 | Radford | $900 |
| 10 | Salem | $960 |
| 11 | Front Royal | $970 |
| 12 | Blacksburg | $990 |
| 13 | Waynesboro | $1,060 |
| 14 | Lynchburg | $1,100 |
| 15 | Harrisonburg | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Virginia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls | $3,020 |
| 2 | Haymarket | $2,780 |
| 3 | Aldie | $2,720 |
| 4 | Gainesville | $2,670 |
| 5 | Burke | $2,560 |
| 6 | Vienna | $2,547 |
| 7 | Springfield | $2,490 |
| 8 | Chantilly | $2,440 |
| 9 | Arlington | $2,433 |
| 10 | Lorton | $2,430 |
| 11 | Oakton | $2,350 |
| 12 | Fairfax | $2,350 |
| 13 | Ashburn | $2,350 |
| 14 | Sterling | $2,257 |
| 15 | Alexandria | $2,249 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Fredericksburg.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Fredericksburg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford, VA | 13.7 mi | $1,970 | +$253 (+15%) |
| Dumfries, VA | 23.8 mi | $2,135 | +$418 (+24%) |
| Manassas Park, VA | 32.8 mi | $1,908 | +$191 (+11%) |
| Lorton, VA | 33.6 mi | $2,430 | +$713 (+42%) |
| Warrenton, VA | 36 mi | $1,590 | $-127 (-7%) |
| Fort Belvoir, VA | 37.1 mi | $1,706 | $-11 (-1%) |
| Burke, VA | 37.6 mi | $2,560 | +$843 (+49%) |
| Springfield, VA | 38.2 mi | $2,490 | +$773 (+45%) |
| La Plata, MD | 38.9 mi | $1,750 | +$33 (+2%) |
| Fairfax, VA | 40.3 mi | $2,350 | +$633 (+37%) |
| Mount Vernon, VA | 40.7 mi | $1,780 | +$63 (+4%) |
| Haymarket, VA | 41.1 mi | $2,780 | +$1,063 (+62%) |
Studio rent in Fredericksburg — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Fredericksburg?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Fredericksburg, Virginia is $1,717 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $2,079.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Fredericksburg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $68,680 ($5,723/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.02/hour at a full-time job.
Is Fredericksburg expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Fredericksburg's studio median of $1,717 is +33% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 77th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Fredericksburg rank for studio rent in Virginia?
Among the 79 cities in Virginia with studio data, Fredericksburg ranks #44 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Fredericksburg?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Warrenton ($1,590), Fort Belvoir ($1,706).