Stafford, VA Rent History

139 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$2,549
1-year change
+12.9%
$292/mo
5-year change
+36.9%
$687/mo
10-year change
+68.0%
$1,032/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Stafford

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,488/mo0.0%
2016$1,493/mo+0.3%+0.3%
2017$1,556/mo+4.2%+4.6%
2018$1,584/mo+1.8%+6.5%
2019$1,632/mo+3.0%+9.7%
2020$1,678/mo+2.8%+12.8%
2021$1,793/mo+6.9%+20.5%
2022$2,019/mo+12.6%+35.7%
2023$2,158/mo+6.9%+45.0%
2024$2,245/mo+4.0%+50.9%
2025$2,254/mo+0.4%+51.5%
2026$2,399/mo+6.4%+61.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Stafford changed since 2015?

Median rent in Stafford, VA was $1,469 in 2015-01 and is $2,549 as of 2026-07 — a change of $1,080 per month over 11 years.

How much has Stafford rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Stafford, VA has changed +36.9% ($687 per month). The current median is $2,549.

What has rent in Stafford done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Stafford, VA has changed +68.0% ($1,032 per month). It is now $2,549.

Is rent in Stafford going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Stafford, VA has increased +12.9% ($292/mo). Current median: $2,549.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.