Highest Rent in Virginia

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Highest Rent — Virginia

1 Fort Hunt $3,501

2 Wolf Trap $3,501

3 Difficult Run $3,501

4 Dunn Loring $3,501

5 South Run $3,501

6 Great Falls $3,463

7 McLean $3,376

8 Fort Belvoir $3,212

9 Floris $3,166

10 Dranesville $3,105

11 Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) $3,072

12 Loudoun Valley Estates $3,055

13 Lowes Island $2,897

14 South Riding $2,853

15 Belmont $2,853

16 Stone Ridge $2,761

17 Fairfax Station $2,737

18 Burke $2,715

19 Moorefield $2,706

20 Franklin Farm $2,697

21 Newington $2,662

22 Aquia Harbour $2,660

23 Newington Forest $2,649

24 Springfield $2,643

25 Linton Hall $2,613

26 Brambleton $2,592

27 Buckhall $2,591

28 Cascades $2,552

29 Broadlands $2,549

30 Lorton $2,537

31 Tysons $2,478

32 Franconia $2,469

33 Gainesville $2,444

34 Vienna $2,430

35 West Springfield $2,426

36 Quantico Base $2,425

37 Kings Park West $2,400

38 Ashburn $2,397

39 George Mason $2,377

40 Burke Centre $2,360

41 Woodburn $2,360

42 Sugarland Run $2,345

43 Kingstowne $2,337

44 Laurel Hill $2,335

45 Oakton $2,333

46 Fair Lakes $2,325

47 Braddock $2,322

48 Countryside $2,313

49 Merrifield $2,308

50 Hutchison $2,305

51 Leesylvania $2,278

52 Arlington $2,275

53 North Springfield $2,272

54 Chantilly $2,260

55 McNair $2,253

56 Fair Oaks $2,242

57 Centreville $2,238

58 Lansdowne $2,229

59 Pimmit Hills $2,219

60 Montclair $2,207

61 Falls Church $2,205

62 Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County) $2,203

63 Dulles Town Center $2,186

64 Manassas Park $2,175

65 Reston $2,170

66 Lake Monticello $2,167

67 Greenbriar $2,167

68 Herndon $2,147

69 West Falls Church $2,140

70 Fairfax $2,122

71 Lincolnia $2,087

72 Purcellville $2,086

73 Wyndham $2,076

74 Independent Hill $2,063

75 Huntington $2,045

76 Alexandria $2,031

77 Potomac Mills $2,025

78 Idylwood $2,022

79 Lake Ridge $2,011

80 Hollymead $1,995

81 Woodbridge $1,985

82 Leesburg $1,980

83 Sterling $1,979

84 Sudley $1,974

85 Falmouth $1,972

86 Bailey's Crossroads $1,958

87 Mantua $1,955

88 Stafford Courthouse $1,947

89 Annandale $1,932

90 Lake Barcroft $1,914

91 Bull Run CDP (Prince William County) $1,912

92 Crozet $1,897

93 Woodlake $1,888

94 Rockwood $1,875

95 Dale City $1,868

96 Cherry Hill $1,853

97 Manassas $1,835

98 Groveton $1,829

99 Fort Lee $1,813

100 Short Pump $1,804

Cities with the highest rents in Virginia reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Fort Hunt leads with a median rent of $3,501 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

1. Renters in Fort Hunt pay $3,501/month — that's $42,012 per year on housing alone.
2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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