What is the average apartment size in Springfield?

The average size for a Springfield, VA apartment is 909 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 Springfield?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Springfield is $2,163 per month, a 3.54% decrease from last years average of $2,242.

What is the average apartment size in Springfield?

The typical apartment in Springfield offers about 909 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Springfield?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Springfield are Reston ($2,534/month), Mc Lean ($2,793/month), and Tysons ($2,799/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Springfield, VA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Springfield ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Springfield?

In Springfield, 33% of households rent while 67% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield include Mount Vernon ($1,699/month), Seven Corners ($1,937/month), and Woodlawn ($1,939/month), all below the citywide average of $2,163.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Springfield is $2,163, a 3.54% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,242.

One-bedroom apartments provide 751 square feet for $2,036, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,189 offer 1,002 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,254 sq ft) for $2,886, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Springfield, VA

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,163	909 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,036	751 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,189	1,002 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,886	1,254 sq. ft.

Springfield, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Springfield, VA have decreased by 3.54% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,242 to $2,163.

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

The largest share of rentals in Springfield, VA (43%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Springfield, VA?

3,475 or 33% of the households in Springfield, VA are renter-occupied while 6,940 or 67% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Springfield?

Mount Vernon $1,699/month

Seven Corners $1,937/month

Woodlawn $1,939/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,163/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Springfield?

Reston $2,534/month

Mc Lean $2,793/month

Tysons $2,799/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Springfield, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Tysons	$2,799
Mc Lean	$2,793
Reston	$2,534
Kingstowne	$2,491
Franconia	$2,410
Centreville	$2,396
Fort Belvoir	$2,396
McNair	$2,372
Vienna	$2,348
Herndon	$2,337
Fairfax	$2,320
Laurel Hill	$2,317
Falls Church	$2,296
West Falls Church	$2,280
Idylwood	$2,278
Bailey's Crossroads	$2,216
Annandale	$2,215
Rose Hill	$2,182
Lorton	$2,145
Alexandria	$2,140
Lincolnia	$2,101
Huntington	$2,076
Lake Barcroft	$2,072
Hybla Valley	$1,997
Groveton	$1,964
Woodlawn	$1,939
Seven Corners	$1,937
Mount Vernon	$1,699

Springfield | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Alexandria is 3% lower than in Annandale

$2,140

Alexandria rent is 1% lower than Springfield average

Average Rent $2,140

$2,215

Annandale rent is 2% higher than Springfield average

Average Rent $2,215

How Springfield Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Springfield	$2,163
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
Washington, DC	$2,452
Falls Church	$2,296
Fairfax	$2,320
Herndon	$2,337
Mc Lean, VA	$2,793
Manassas, VA	$2,072
Oxon Hill, MD	$1,764
Reston, VA	$2,534
Vienna, VA	$2,348
Temple Hills, MD	$1,520

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 Springfield 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.