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Spotsylvania

·46th most expensive in Virginia·Spotsylvania rents are up 13.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,011/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.1%
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
+$49
Falling (Monthly)
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Spotsylvania · $2,011
More expensive than 59% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
34% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,011/mo, rent takes about 34% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$80,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Spotsylvania's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$24,132/yr
At $2,011/mo median
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Rents are climbing (13.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.1% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
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2023 vs 2026

How Spotsylvania, VA has changed in 5 years

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$1,650 → $2,011
up 21.9%

Compared with 2023, rent in Spotsylvania, VA has climbed by $361 per month, settling near $2,011 after starting the period at $1,650. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Spotsylvania, VA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in Spotsylvania, VA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Spotsylvania is $2,011/mo as of August 2026.

At 34% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Spotsylvania ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.1% over the past year.

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Is Spotsylvania an affordable city for renters?

Spotsylvania is considered moderate for renters. At $2,011/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Spotsylvania slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Spotsylvania?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,011/mo in Spotsylvania.

Is rent going up or down in Spotsylvania?

Rent in Spotsylvania has increased 13.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Spotsylvania rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Spotsylvania is middle-of-the-pack for Virginia for rent, ranking #46 out of 83 tracked cities at $2,011/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Spotsylvania?

Culpeper is nearby and more affordable at $1,798/mo, which is $213 less than Spotsylvania.

How does Spotsylvania rent compare to the national average?

Spotsylvania's median rent of $2,011/mo is $49 (2%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #46 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,011/mo, rent takes ~34% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Spotsylvania 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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