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Manassas, VA

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This city’s historic heart has a modern beat.

Historic Commuter Family-Friendly Suburban

Known for its significance during the Civil War, Manassas is located about 30 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. Manassas honors its historical past with an extensive museum system and weekly walking tours while maintaining a modern vibe with access to major shopping centers, parks, and cultural amenities.

Renting in Manassas affords you the opportunity to learn more about the Civil War at Manassas National Battlefield Park, watch an opera at Hylton Performing Arts Center, enjoy the variety of retailers at Manassas Mall, taste the offerings at Paradise Springs Winery, make waves at Splash Down Waterpark, and reach new heights at Vertical Rock Indoor Climbing Center.

Getting around from Manassas is easy with convenience to I-66 and Manassas Regional Airport in addition to the Manassas Train Station, which is serviced by both Amtrak and VRE Commuter Trains.

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Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Manassas, VA is $1,596 for a studio, $1,866 for one bedroom, $2,135 for two bedrooms, and $2,414 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manassas has increased by 5.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,866/month
744 Sq Ft
House
$2,920/month
781 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,755/month
1,022 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

8

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Pennington

Public

Grades 1-8

654 Students

9
out of 10

Coles Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

412 Students

9
out of 10

Ashland Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

766 Students

8
out of 10

Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

698 Students

7
out of 10

George Carr Round Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

495 Students

7
out of 10

Pennington

Public

Grades 1-8

654 Students

9
out of 10

Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,271 Students

7
out of 10

Louise A. Benton Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,384 Students

6
out of 10

Parkside Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,421 Students

4
out of 10

Unity Braxton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,116 Students

3
out of 10

Charles J Colgan Sr High

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

2,907 Students

8
out of 10

Osbourn Park High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,757 Students

6
out of 10

Osbourn High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,323 Students

2
out of 10

Unity Reed High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,316 Students

2
out of 10
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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Prince William Trails and Stream Coalition
  • Dove's Landing
  • Hemlock Overlook Regional Park
  • Webb Sanctuary
  • Bull Run Regional Park

Airports

  • Washington Dulles International
  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.