What is the average apartment size in Manassas City?

The average size for a Manassas City, VA apartment is 872 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 Manassas City?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Manassas City is $1,985 per month, a 3.01% increase from last years average of $1,927.

What is the average apartment size in Manassas City?

The typical apartment in Manassas City offers about 872 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Manassas City, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Manassas City?

The typical rent budget in Manassas City ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Manassas City?

In Manassas City, 28% of households rent while 72% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Manassas City is $1,985, a 3.01% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,927.

One-bedroom apartments provide 683 square feet for $1,797, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,125 offer 999 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,154 sq ft) for $1,990, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Manassas City, VA

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,985	872 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,797	683 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,125	999 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,990	1,154 sq. ft.

Manassas City, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Manassas City, VA have increased by 3.01% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,927 to $1,985.

What's the typical rent budget in Manassas City, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Manassas City, VA (38%) 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 Manassas City, VA?

3,907 or 28% of the households in Manassas City, VA are renter-occupied while 10,134 or 72% are owner-occupied.

How Manassas City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Manassas City	$1,985
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
Falls Church	$2,296
Fairfax	$2,320
Herndon	$2,337
Manassas, VA	$2,072
Reston, VA	$2,534
Vienna, VA	$2,348
Springfield, VA	$2,163
Sterling, VA	$2,327
Centreville, VA	$2,396
Dumfries, VA	$1,994

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 Manassas City 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.