The numbers at a glance
- New listings this week: 37
- Went under contract / pending: 5
- Leases closed: 19
- Active inventory: 132 rentals
- Asking range (active): $850 – $3,900
- Median ask: $2,000 · Mean: $1,990
How this week compares to last
| Metric | Last week (5/11–5/17) | This week (5/18–5/24) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| New listings | 32 | 37 | +5 (+16%) |
| Went pending | 8 | 5 | −3 (−38%) |
| Closed | 22 | 19 | −3 (−14%) |
| Active inventory | 128 | 132 | +4 (+3%) |
| Median ask | $1,970 | $2,000 | +$30 |
| Median closed | $2,175 | $2,200 | +$25 |
More new inventory came on, but fewer commitments and fewer closes — absorption is softening, which is why active inventory is growing. Prices held essentially flat at the median. The biggest band shift was the $1,500–$1,999 zone thinning by five listings, while the $2,500+ premium bands grew by five combined — higher-end stock is sitting a little longer this week.
Geographically, Winchester proper shrank by two listings while Stephenson (9 → 12) and Lake Frederick (4 → 7) both saw ~75% week-over-week growth in active inventory.
What's available right now
There are 132 active rental listings across Winchester and Frederick County as of this morning. Here's how the asking prices break down:
| Price band | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Under $1,500 | 30 |
| $1,500–$1,999 | 32 |
| $2,000–$2,499 | 42 |
| $2,500–$2,999 | 23 |
| $3,000+ | 5 |
The middle of the market — anything between $1,500 and $2,500 — accounts for 74 of 132 listings, which lines up with what we'd expect for a typical week here. Sub-$1,500 inventory is unusually deep this week with 30 options; six months ago that band routinely sat in the teens.
Cheapest active listings
- $850/mo — 1bd/1ba detached at 150 North Hayfield Road, Winchester. Listed by MarketPlace REALTY (MAKR1).
- $995/mo — 1bd/1/0ba unit/flat/apartment at 1816 Valley Ave #UNIT 7, Winchester. Listed by Ikon Realty (IKON5).
- $1,050/mo — 1bd/1ba unit/flat/apartment at 418 N Loudoun St #3, Winchester. Listed by OliveTree Property Group (OTPG1).
Top of the market
- $3,900/mo — 4bd/2/1ba detached at 1950 Melvor Ln, Winchester. Listed by Washington Dulles Real Estate Group (KRON1).
- $3,500/mo — 6bd/4ba detached at 112 Norwich Ct, Stephens City. Listed by RE/MAX Roots (TOPV2).
- $3,200/mo — 4bd/3/1ba detached at 233 Morlyn Dr, Stephenson. Listed by Pearson Smith Realty, LLC (PSTH1).
New on the market this week
37 fresh listings came on between May 18 and May 24. A few worth flagging:
- $1,100/mo — 1bd/1ba detached at 222 S Kent St, Winchester (listed May 21)
- $1,500/mo — 2bd/1/1ba end of row/townhouse at 230 Waterford Ln, Winchester (listed May 22)
- $2,225/mo — 3bd/1/1ba twin/semi-detached at 312 E Piccadilly St, Winchester (listed May 22)
- $3,500/mo — 6bd/4ba detached at 112 Norwich Ct, Stephens City (listed May 21)
What closed
19 leases finalized this week. Closed rents ran $1,325 on the low end to $3,000 on the high end, with a median of $2,200 — pretty much on top of the active median, which suggests asking prices and accepted prices are tracking closely.
A few of the more representative closes:
- $1,595 — 2bd/2ba interior row/townhouse at 240 Nottoway Dr, Stephens City
- $1,600 — 2bd/1ba unit/flat/apartment at 103 Taft Ave, Winchester
- $1,600 — 2bd/1/0ba detached at 228 Opequon Ave, Winchester
- $1,650 — 2bd/1/1ba interior row/townhouse at 402 Carroll Dr, Stephens City
Inventory by city
| City | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Winchester | 85 |
| Stephens City | 25 |
| Stephenson | 12 |
| Lake Frederick | 7 |
| Gore | 3 |
Winchester proper continues to carry the bulk of the inventory (about two-thirds of actives). Stephens City is the second-deepest market, which is where most of the family-sized detached rentals are concentrated.
Inventory by structure type
| Structure | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Interior Row/Townhouse | 45 |
| Detached | 37 |
| Unit/Flat/Apartment | 25 |
| Twin/Semi-Detached | 11 |
| End of Row/Townhouse | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| Penthouse Unit/Flat/Apartment | 1 |
My read
37 new listings against 5 pendings and 19 closes means inventory is building faster than it's clearing right now — a buyer's (renter's) market signal, especially in the under-$1,500 band where there's real choice for the first time in a while. If you're considering listing, the $2,000–$2,500 zone is the most crowded (42 actives competing); price discipline and good photos matter more there than they do at the high end.
Questions about any specific listing, or thinking about renting your place out? Reach me at [email protected].
By Rachel Olsen, REALTOR, Talbot Greenya Group Sold by TGG
Data source: BrightMLS, pulled May 25, 2026. Includes residential lease (RESL) listings in Winchester City and Frederick County, VA.
