Rent in Stafford, VA
Across Stafford's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,130 a month, with figures from $1,788–$2,438. The highest typical rent is in 22555 ($2,350) and the lowest in 22556 ($2,004). Owner-occupied homes in Stafford County pay about 0.70% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,920 | $1,735–$2,111 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,968 | $1,103–$2,204 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $2,130 | $1,788–$2,438 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $2,670 | $1,959–$3,107 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $3,166 | $2,351–$3,658 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Stafford ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Stafford, VA?
- About $2,130 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,788–$2,438. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Stafford, VA?
- About $1,968 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,103–$2,204. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Stafford, VA?
- About $2,670 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,959–$3,107. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Stafford, VA?
- About $1,920 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,735–$2,111. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Stafford, VA?
- About $3,166 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,351–$3,658. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Stafford ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 22555 has the highest typical rent at $2,350 a month, and 22556 the lowest at $2,004.
- What is the property tax rate in Stafford, VA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Stafford County pay a typical 0.70% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Stafford rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).