Studio Rent · August 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Stephens City, VA

$1,210/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Stephens City, Virginia as of August 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $2,149 and +6% below the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$1,210
August 2026
vs city overall
-44%
$2,149 city median
vs national
-6%
$1,290 US median
Virginia rank
#21
of 80 cities

Income needed for a studio in Stephens City

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.

Annual income
$48,400
Monthly gross
$4,033
Hourly (full-time)
$23.27

Rent by apartment size in Stephens City

Compare Stephens City's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$1,210
1-Bedroom
$1,390
2-Bedroom
$1,740
3-Bedroom
$2,160
4+ Bedroom
$2,920

Cheapest cities for a studio in Virginia

#CityStudio rent
1Danville$630
2Martinsville$700
3Bristol$780
4Lexington$830
5Farmville$850
6Madison Heights$880
7Roanoke$883
8Christiansburg$900
9Radford$900
10Salem$960
11Front Royal$970
12Blacksburg$990
13Waynesboro$1,060
14Lynchburg$1,100
15Harrisonburg$1,120

Most expensive cities for a studio in Virginia

#CityStudio rent
1Great Falls$3,020
2Fort Hunt$3,020
3Haymarket$2,780
4Aldie$2,720
5Gainesville$2,670
6Burke$2,560
7Vienna$2,547
8Springfield$2,490
9Chantilly$2,440
10Arlington$2,433
11Lorton$2,430
12Oakton$2,350
13Fairfax$2,350
14Ashburn$2,350
15Sterling$2,257

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Stephens City.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs Stephens City
Winchester, VA6.4 mi$1,155$-55 (-5%)
Front Royal, VA9.8 mi$970$-240 (-20%)
Martinsburg, WV32.8 mi$847$-363 (-30%)
Purcellville, VA34.4 mi$2,010+$800 (+66%)
Warrenton, VA35.5 mi$1,590+$380 (+31%)
Haymarket, VA41.1 mi$2,780+$1,570 (+130%)
Falling Waters, WV41.2 mi$820$-390 (-32%)
Aldie, VA42.6 mi$2,720+$1,510 (+125%)
Leesburg, VA44 mi$2,000+$790 (+65%)
Hagerstown, MD50.4 mi$820$-390 (-32%)
Chantilly, VA52 mi$2,440+$1,230 (+102%)
Cumberland, MD54.7 mi$680$-530 (-44%)

Studio rent in Stephens City — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Stephens City?

As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Stephens City, Virginia is $1,210 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $2,149.

What income do you need to afford a studio in Stephens City?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,400 ($4,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.27/hour at a full-time job.

Is Stephens City expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?

Stephens City's studio median of $1,210 is +6% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 44th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Stephens City rank for studio rent in Virginia?

Among the 80 cities in Virginia with studio data, Stephens City ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper studio options near Stephens City?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Winchester ($1,155), Front Royal ($970), Martinsburg ($847).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Stephens City, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (August 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.