salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,480 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Virginia. It is number 94 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Manassas?
Share of households by yearly income. 45.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Manassas
| Size | Manassas | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,827 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,758 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,842 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,231 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,962 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Manassas overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Manassas, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Manassas
Life in Manassas
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Manassas?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,185 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $449,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Manassas, VA?
Renting in Manassas costs a median of about $1,937 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Manassas?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,480 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Manassas cheap or expensive?
Manassas is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.0% of the typical household income of $122,507. It ranks 94th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Manassas?
The median homeowner in Manassas pays $4,923 a year in property taxes, about 1.09% of the median home value.
Is Manassas more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Manassas?
The median home value in Manassas is $449,900, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
42,976 people live in Manassas. Numbers are typical (middle) values.