Studio Rent · October 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in Stephens City, VA

$1,210/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Stephens City, Virginia as of October 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $2,112 and +6% below the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$1,210
October 2026
vs city overall
-43%
$2,112 city median
vs national
-6%
$1,290 US median
Virginia rank
#18
of 76 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
4Madison Heights$880
5Roanoke$883
6Christiansburg$900
7Radford$900
8Salem$960
9Front Royal$970
10Blacksburg$990
11Waynesboro$1,060
12Lynchburg$1,100
13Harrisonburg$1,120
14Staunton$1,120
15Culpeper$1,130

Most expensive cities for a studio in Virginia

#CityStudio rent
1Great Falls$3,020
2Aldie$2,720
3Gainesville$2,670
4Burke$2,560
5Vienna$2,547
6Springfield$2,490
7Chantilly$2,440
8Arlington$2,433
9Lorton$2,430
10Oakton$2,350
11Fairfax$2,350
12Ashburn$2,350
13Sterling$2,257
14Alexandria$2,249
15McLean$2,213

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%)
Warrenton, VA35.5 mi$1,590+$380 (+31%)
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%)
Manassas Park, VA56.9 mi$1,908+$698 (+58%)
Reston, VA60.2 mi$2,197+$987 (+82%)

Studio rent in Stephens City — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in Stephens City?

As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Stephens City, Virginia is $1,210 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $2,112.

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 76 cities in Virginia with studio data, Stephens City ranks #18 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 (October 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.