Studio Rent · October 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Front Royal, VA

$970/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Front Royal, Virginia as of October 2026. That's +50% lower than the citywide median of $1,944 and +25% below the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$970
October 2026
vs city overall
-50%
$1,944 city median
vs national
-25%
$1,290 US median
Virginia rank
#9
of 76 cities

Income needed for a studio in Front Royal

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.

Annual income
$38,800
Monthly gross
$3,233
Hourly (full-time)
$18.65

Rent by apartment size in Front Royal

Compare Front Royal's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$970
1-Bedroom
$980
2-Bedroom
$1,280
3-Bedroom
$1,710
4+ Bedroom
$2,150

Cheapest cities for a studio in Virginia

#CityStudio rent
1Danville$630
2Martinsville$700
3Bristol$780
4Madison Heights$880
5Roanoke$883
6Christiansburg$900
7Radford$900
8Salem$960
9Front Royal (this page)$970
10Blacksburg$990
11Waynesboro$1,060
12Lynchburg$1,100
13Harrisonburg$1,120
14Staunton$1,120
15Culpeper$1,130

Most expensive cities for a studio in Virginia

#CityStudio rent
1Great Falls$3,020
2Aldie$2,720
3Gainesville$2,670
4Burke$2,560
5Vienna$2,547
6Springfield$2,490
7Chantilly$2,440
8Arlington$2,433
9Lorton$2,430
10Oakton$2,350
11Fairfax$2,350
12Ashburn$2,350
13Sterling$2,257
14Alexandria$2,249
15McLean$2,213

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Front Royal.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Front Royal
Stephens City, VA9.8 mi$1,210+$240 (+25%)
Winchester, VA16.2 mi$1,155+$185 (+19%)
Warrenton, VA27.6 mi$1,590+$620 (+64%)
Aldie, VA39.6 mi$2,720+$1,750 (+180%)
Martinsburg, WV40.2 mi$847$-123 (-13%)
Leesburg, VA43.7 mi$2,000+$1,030 (+106%)
Falling Waters, WV48.5 mi$820$-150 (-15%)
Chantilly, VA48.5 mi$2,440+$1,470 (+152%)
Manassas Park, VA51.9 mi$1,908+$938 (+97%)
Hagerstown, MD56.8 mi$820$-150 (-15%)
Reston, VA57.5 mi$2,197+$1,227 (+126%)
Harrisonburg, VA58.2 mi$1,120+$150 (+15%)

Studio rent in Front Royal — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Front Royal?

As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Front Royal, Virginia is $970 per month. This is +50% below the citywide median of $1,944.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Front Royal?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,800 ($3,233/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.65/hour at a full-time job.

Is Front Royal expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Front Royal's studio median of $970 is +25% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 24th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Front Royal rank for studio rent in Virginia?

Among the 76 cities in Virginia with studio data, Front Royal ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper studio options near Front Royal?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Martinsburg ($847), Falling Waters ($820), Hagerstown ($820).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Front Royal, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (October 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.