Highest Rent in Virginia

Top 100 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent - Virginia

1 Fort Hunt $3,501
2 Wolf Trap $3,501
3 Wakefield $3,501
4 Difficult Run $3,501
5 Dunn Loring $3,501
6 South Run $3,501
7 Great Falls $3,463
8 McLean $3,376
9 Fort Belvoir $3,212
10 Floris $3,166
11 Dranesville $3,105
12 Bull Run CDP (Fairfax County) $3,072
13 Loudoun Valley Estates $3,055
14 Lowes Island $2,897
15 South Riding $2,853
16 Belmont $2,853
17 Stone Ridge $2,761
18 Fairfax Station $2,737
19 Burke $2,715
20 Moorefield $2,706
21 Franklin Farm $2,697
22 Newington $2,662
23 Aquia Harbour $2,660
24 Newington Forest $2,649
25 Springfield $2,643
26 Linton Hall $2,613
27 Brambleton $2,592
28 Buckhall $2,591
29 Cascades $2,552
30 Broadlands $2,549
31 Lorton $2,537
32 Tysons $2,478
33 Franconia $2,469
34 Gainesville $2,444
35 Vienna $2,430
36 West Springfield $2,426
37 Quantico Base $2,425
38 Kings Park West $2,400
39 Ashburn $2,397
40 George Mason $2,377
41 Burke Centre $2,360
42 Woodburn $2,360
43 Sugarland Run $2,345
44 Kingstowne $2,337
45 Laurel Hill $2,335
46 Oakton $2,333
47 Fair Lakes $2,325
48 Braddock $2,322
49 Countryside $2,313
50 Merrifield $2,308
51 Hutchison $2,305
52 Leesylvania $2,278
53 Arlington $2,275
54 North Springfield $2,272
55 Chantilly $2,260
56 McNair $2,253
57 Fair Oaks $2,242
58 Centreville $2,238
59 Lansdowne $2,229
60 Pimmit Hills $2,219
61 Montclair $2,207
62 Falls Church $2,205
63 Rose Hill CDP (Fairfax County) $2,203
64 Dulles Town Center $2,186
65 Manassas Park $2,175
66 Reston $2,170
67 Lake Monticello $2,167
68 Greenbriar $2,167
69 Herndon $2,147
70 West Falls Church $2,140
71 Fairfax $2,122
72 Lincolnia $2,087
73 Purcellville $2,086
74 Wyndham $2,076
75 Independent Hill $2,063
76 Huntington $2,045
77 Alexandria $2,031
78 Potomac Mills $2,025
79 Idylwood $2,022
80 Lake Ridge $2,011
81 Hollymead $1,995
82 Woodbridge $1,985
83 Leesburg $1,980
84 Sterling $1,979
85 Sudley $1,974
86 Falmouth $1,972
87 Bailey's Crossroads $1,958
88 Mantua $1,955
89 Stafford Courthouse $1,947
90 Annandale $1,932
91 Lake Barcroft $1,914
92 Bull Run CDP (Prince William County) $1,912
93 Crozet $1,897
94 Woodlake $1,888
95 Rockwood $1,875
96 Dale City $1,868
97 Cherry Hill $1,853
98 Manassas $1,835
99 Groveton $1,829
100 Fort Lee $1,813

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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