Stafford, VA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,436
1-year change
-0.1%
$-3/mo
5-year change
+23.9%
$470/mo
10-year change
+57.2%
$886/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Stafford

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,510/mo—0.0%
2016$1,518/mo+0.5%+0.5%
2017$1,588/mo+4.6%+5.2%
2018$1,610/mo+1.4%+6.6%
2019$1,661/mo+3.2%+10.0%
2020$1,708/mo+2.8%+13.1%
2021$1,828/mo+7.0%+21.1%
2022$2,058/mo+12.6%+36.3%
2023$2,193/mo+6.6%+45.2%
2024$2,282/mo+4.1%+51.1%
2025$2,413/mo+5.7%+59.8%
2026$2,448/mo+1.5%+62.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Stafford changed since 2015?

Median rent in Stafford, VA was $1,494 in 2015-01 and is $2,436 as of 2026-09 — a change of $942 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 +23.9% ($470 per month). The current median is $2,436.

What has rent in Stafford done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Stafford, VA has changed +57.2% ($886 per month). It is now $2,436.

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

Year over year, median rent in Stafford, VA has decreased -0.1% ($-3/mo). Current median: $2,436.

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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.