What is the average apartment size in Triangle?

The average size for a Triangle, VA apartment is 740 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 Triangle?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Triangle is $1,622 per month, a 2.56% increase from last years average of $1,581.

What is the average apartment size in Triangle?

The typical apartment in Triangle offers about 740 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Triangle, VA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Triangle ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Triangle?

In Triangle, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 07, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Triangle is $1,622, a 2.56% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,581.

One-bedroom apartments provide 621 square feet for $1,402, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,697 offer 795 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (881 sq ft) for $1,953, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Triangle, VA

Last updated: April 07, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,622	740 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,402	621 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,697	795 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,953	881 sq. ft.

Triangle, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Triangle, VA have increased by 2.56% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,581 to $1,622.

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

The largest share of rentals in Triangle, VA (53%) 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 Triangle, VA?

1,223 or 37% of the households in Triangle, VA are renter-occupied while 2,089 or 63% are owner-occupied.

How Triangle Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Triangle	$1,622
Richmond	$1,600
Arlington	$2,683
Alexandria	$2,170
Newport News	$1,424
Virginia Beach	$1,770
Norfolk	$1,600
Henrico	$1,603
Woodbridge	$2,090
Charlottesville	$2,093
Roanoke	$1,370
Fairfax	$2,327
Fredericksburg	$1,926
Manassas, VA	$2,070
Springfield, VA	$2,134
Stafford, VA	$2,008
Centreville, VA	$2,360
Dumfries, VA	$2,151
Gainesville, VA	$2,752
Lorton, VA	$2,158
Annandale, VA	$2,221

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 Triangle 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.