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Spotsylvania

·39th most expensive in Virginia·Spotsylvania rents are up 13.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,087/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.6%
Month-over-Month
+6.6%
vs US Median
+$136
Rising (Monthly)
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Spotsylvania · $2,087
More expensive than 64% of US cities · National median $1,951/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,087/mo, rent takes about 35% of the US median household income — slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$83,000/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: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$25,044/yr
At $2,087/mo median
Market timing
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2023 vs 2026

How Spotsylvania, VA has changed in 5 years

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$1,650 → $2,087
up 26.5%

Compared with 2023, rent in Spotsylvania, VA has climbed by $437 per month, settling near $2,087 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: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Spotsylvania is $2,087/mo as of June 2026.

At 35% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Spotsylvania ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Spotsylvania an affordable city for renters?

Spotsylvania is considered moderate for renters. At $2,087/mo, rent takes approximately 35% 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 $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,087/mo in Spotsylvania.

Is rent going up or down in Spotsylvania?

Rent in Spotsylvania has increased 13.6% over the past year as of June 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 #39 out of 85 tracked cities at $2,087/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Spotsylvania?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Spotsylvania ($2,087/mo): Culpeper ($1,912/mo), Fredericksburg ($2,065/mo), Glen Allen ($2,076/mo).

How does Spotsylvania rent compare to the national average?

Spotsylvania's median rent of $2,087/mo is $136 (7%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #39 out of 85 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,087/mo, rent takes ~35% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Spotsylvania 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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