Rent Data · Updated August 2026
Fredericksburg Rent Report 2026
Official 2-bedroom rent benchmarks across 17 Fredericksburg-region ZIP codes — from $1,010 in Bowling Green to $2,210 in Stafford.
Key Findings
- The official benchmark for a 2-bedroom spans $1,010 to $2,210 per month across the Fredericksburg region — a 119% spread within a 25-minute drive (HUD FY2026).
- The median tracked ZIP benchmarks at $1,750/month for a 2-bedroom.
- The I-95 commuter corridor is the premium: Stafford ($2,120 average, $2,210 in 22554) and north Fredericksburg (22406, $2,030) benchmark with Northern Virginia; Caroline County ZIPs to the south ($1,010–$1,560) run at roughly half.
- Fredericksburg city itself spans $1,750 to $2,040 across 5 ZIPs — a $290/month difference inside one small city.
2026 Rent Benchmarks by Locality
2-bedroom, HUD FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent. Locality figure is the average of ZIP-level benchmarks within the locality.
| # | City / Area | 2BR Benchmark | ZIP Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stafford | $2,120 | $2,030–$2,210 across 2 ZIPs |
| 2 | Fredericksburg | $1,960 | $1,750–$2,040 across 5 ZIPs |
| 3 | Dahlgren | $1,920 | single ZIP |
| 4 | Spotsylvania | $1,790 | $1,510–$2,070 across 2 ZIPs |
| 5 | Locust Grove | $1,690 | single ZIP |
| 6 | Partlow | $1,560 | single ZIP |
| 7 | Ruther Glen | $1,560 | single ZIP |
| 8 | King George | $1,400 | single ZIP |
| 9 | Culpeper | $1,400 | single ZIP |
| 10 | Woodford | $1,270 | single ZIP |
| 11 | Bowling Green | $1,010 | single ZIP |
What This Means for Landlords
These figures are the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s official 40th-percentile gross-rent benchmarks — the payment standards behind Housing Choice Vouchers. They are not asking rents: a well-presented home in a strong school district typically leases above its ZIP benchmark. Treat them as a floor reference, not a ceiling.
ZIP-level pricing matters more than city-level pricing. A Spotsylvania rental in 22553 priced like 22551 is underpriced by roughly $560 a month, and a Stafford rental priced off a “Fredericksburg average” leaves $160+ on the table. If you want a read on your specific property, our free rental analysis compares it against live local comps.
Voucher-program landlords: the ZIP-level figures here are the FY2026 basis for what the program pays in your exact ZIP code.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent benchmark for a 2-bedroom in Fredericksburg in 2026?
Fredericksburg city and its immediate surroundings carry an official 2-bedroom benchmark averaging $1,960 per month across 5 ZIP codes (HUD FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rents), ranging from $1,750 in ZIP 22401 to $2,040 in 22408. Across the 17 ZIP codes in the broader region we track, the median is $1,750.
What is the difference between Fair Market Rent and asking rent?
Fair Market Rent is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s estimate of the 40th-percentile gross rent (rent plus utilities) for standard-quality units in a ZIP code. It is a payment benchmark, not an asking price — well-maintained homes in strong school districts typically lease above it. Use it as a floor reference when pricing a rental.
Which Fredericksburg-area locality has the highest rent benchmark in 2026?
Stafford, at $2,120 per month average for a 2-bedroom — $2,210 in ZIP 22554. The closer a ZIP sits to the I-95 commuter corridor toward Washington, the higher its benchmark.
How much does the same 2-bedroom rent for across the Fredericksburg region?
The official 2026 benchmark spans $1,010 (Bowling Green) to $2,210 (Stafford ZIP 22554) — a 119% spread within roughly a 25-minute drive. South of the city, Caroline County benchmarks ($1,010–$1,560) run at half the Stafford corridor.
How much can a landlord charge for a Section 8 rental in Fredericksburg?
Most Fredericksburg and Stafford ZIP codes fall in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria HUD Metro FMR Area, where Housing Choice Voucher payment standards are set per ZIP code using Small Area Fair Market Rents. The ZIP-level figures in this report are those FY2026 benchmarks; the local housing authority sets its payment standard as a percentage of them.
Methodology & Source
Data: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rents (revised file effective May 21, 2026), retrieved August 21, 2026 from huduser.gov. HUD assigns each ZIP code to a single FMR area: most Fredericksburg and Stafford ZIPs fall in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, while several regional ZIPs are assigned to the Culpeper, Orange, Caroline, King George, and Westmoreland county areas. Locality figures are the unweighted average of HUD ZIP-level 2-bedroom FMRs for standard residential ZIP codes within each locality (USPS preferred city names). FMRs estimate the 40th-percentile gross rent (rent + utilities) for standard-quality units. Analysis by Flat Fee Landlord. This page is refreshed when HUD publishes each fiscal year’s figures. Journalists and researchers may cite this analysis with attribution and a link. See also: our Northern Virginia, Richmond, Washington DC, Maryland, Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio rent reports.
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