City Report · VA

Aldie

Pop. 163·3rd most expensive in Virginia·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,156/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
+$1,224
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
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Aldie · $3,156
More expensive than 93% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
53% of income
EXPENSIVE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,156/mo, rent takes about 53% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$126,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Aldie's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,720
1 BR
$2,780
2 BR
$3,130
3 BR
$3,910
4 BR+
$4,620
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$3,130/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,156 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

Annual cost
$37,872/yr
At $3,156/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Aldie, VA is majority renter-occupied, 100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
163
Median age
52.9
Renters
80.4%
Age distribution
65%
35%
35–5465%
55–6435%
Gender
35%
65%
Male35%
Female65%
Race & ethnicity
100%
White100%
Education (25+)
100%
Bachelor's+100%
Housing tenure
19.6%
80.4%
Owner19.6%
Renter80.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Aldie, VA has changed in 5 years

Population
235 → 163
down 30.6%
Renter share
71.7% → 80.4%
+8.7 pts
Bachelor's+
90.7% → 100%
+9.3 pts

The population has contracted by 30.6% since 2021, moving from about 235 residents to roughly 163. Renters now make up 80.4% of households, compared with 71.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 100% of adults here, versus 90.7% in 2021.

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At $3,156/mo, how Aldie rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Aldie rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Aldie. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Aldie, VA

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Aldie is $3,156/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,720/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,130/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,780/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,910/mo.

At 53% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Aldie ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Aldie?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $126,000/year (about $61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,156/mo in Aldie.

Is rent going up or down in Aldie?

Rent in Aldie has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Aldie rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Aldie is one of the pricier among Virginia cities for rent, ranking #3 of 80 tracked cities at $3,156/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Aldie?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Aldie ($3,156/mo) include Leesburg ($2,431/mo), Ashburn ($2,934/mo), and Gainesville ($3,021/mo).
Income Affordability
53%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,156/mo, rent takes ~53% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Aldie 53%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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