What is the average apartment size in Fredericksburg?

The average size for a Fredericksburg, VA apartment is 964 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Fredericksburg?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Fredericksburg is $1,904 per month, a 0.92% increase from last years average of $1,887.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Fredericksburg?

In Fredericksburg, studios rent for $1,573 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,749 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,964 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,250 per month

What is the average apartment size in Fredericksburg?

The typical apartment in Fredericksburg offers about 964 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Fredericksburg?

Studio apartments in Fredericksburg average 467 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 782 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,048 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,285 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fredericksburg?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fredericksburg include Breezewood ($1,787/month), Timberlake ($1,908/month), and Southpoint ($2,006/month), all below the citywide average of $1,904.

Fredericksburg, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fredericksburg?

The typical rent budget in Fredericksburg ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 66% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fredericksburg?

In Fredericksburg, 58% of households rent while 42% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fredericksburg is $1,904, a 0.92% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,887.

Studio Apartments at $1,573 offer the most budget-friendly option with 467 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 782 square feet for $1,749, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,964 offer 1,048 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,285 sq ft) for $2,250, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fredericksburg, VA

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,904	964 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,573	467 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,749	782 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,964	1,048 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,250	1,285 sq. ft.

Fredericksburg, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Fredericksburg, VA have increased by 0.92% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,887 to $1,904.

What's the typical rent budget in Fredericksburg, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Fredericksburg, VA (66%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Fredericksburg, VA?

6,687 or 58% of the households in Fredericksburg, VA are renter-occupied while 4,756 or 42% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Fredericksburg?

Breezewood $1,787/month

Timberlake $1,908/month

Southpoint $2,006/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,904/month.

Average Rent in Fredericksburg, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Cosners Corner	$2,071
Southpoint	$2,006
Timberlake	$1,908
Breezewood	$1,787

Fredericksburg | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Breezewood is 14% lower than in Cosners Corner

$1,787

Breezewood rent is 6% lower than Fredericksburg average

Average Rent $1,787

$2,071

Cosners Corner rent is 9% higher than Fredericksburg average

Average Rent $2,071

How Fredericksburg Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fredericksburg	$1,904
Richmond	$1,590
Arlington	$2,643
Alexandria	$2,140
Newport News	$1,424
Virginia Beach	$1,743
Norfolk	$1,564
Henrico	$1,589
Woodbridge	$2,086
Charlottesville	$2,101
Roanoke	$1,373
Manassas, VA	$2,072
Stafford, VA	$2,012
Dumfries, VA	$1,994
Lorton, VA	$2,145
Culpeper, VA	$1,458
Dale City, VA	$1,760
La Plata, MD	$2,160
Triangle, VA	$1,592
Manassas Park, VA	$2,151
Spotsylvania, VA	$1,750

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Fredericksburg apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.