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Manassas

Pop. 42,976·32nd most expensive in Virginia·Rental market data updated monthly for Manassas, VA
Median rent (all units)
$2,200/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
+$235
Rising (Monthly)
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Manassas · $2,200
More expensive than 69% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
49/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Manassas's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,200/mo
Expected by trend
$2,187/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,050
1 BR
$2,095
2 BR
$2,360
3 BR
$2,950
4 BR+
$3,483
Research median
$2,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,400/yr
At $2,200/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 4.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Manassas, VA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,976
Median income
$113,590
Median age
34.8
Renters
28.5%
Age distribution
26.9%
23.5%
27.3%
Under 1826.9%
18–3423.5%
35–5427.3%
55–6411.8%
65+10.6%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
43.4%
43.9%
White43.4%
Black12%
Hispanic43.9%
Asian5.6%
Education (25+)
19%
27.8%
20.6%
32.7%
No HS diploma19%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college20.6%
Bachelor's+32.7%
Housing tenure
71.5%
28.5%
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Manassas, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,592 → $2,200
up 38.2%
Income
$101,934 → $113,590
up 11.4%
Population
42,596 → 42,976
up 0.9%
Renter share
29.2% → 28.5%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
32.1% → 32.7%
+0.6 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in Manassas, VA has increased by $608 per month, settling near $2,200 after starting the period at $1,592. Household income in the area moved from $101,934 to $113,590 across the same window, up 11.4% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 26.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Manassas, VA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Manassas rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Manassas, VA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Manassas is $2,200/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,050/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,360/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,095/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,950/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($113,590/yr), Manassas ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Manassas an affordable city for renters?

Manassas is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,200/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($113,590/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Manassas falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Manassas?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,200/mo in Manassas. The local median household income is $113,590/yr, meaning the typical Manassas household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Manassas?

Rent in Manassas has increased 4.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Manassas neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Manassas are 20111 ($2,147/mo), 20109 ($2,153/mo), and 20110 ($2,251/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Manassas is $2,200/mo.

How does Manassas rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Manassas is middle-of-the-pack for Virginia for rent, ranking #32 out of 83 tracked cities at $2,200/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Manassas?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Manassas ($2,200/mo): Manassas Park ($2,106/mo), Woodbridge ($2,195/mo).

What percentage of Manassas residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.5% of Manassas households are renters, while 71.5% are owner-occupied. Manassas leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Manassas rent compare to the national average?

Manassas's median rent of $2,200/mo is $235 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #32 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,200/mo, rent takes ~23% of Manassas's median household income ($113,590/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Manassas 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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