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City Report · VA

Annandale

Pop. 41,705·22nd most expensive in Virginia·Rental market data updated monthly for Annandale, VA
Median rent (all units)
$2,462/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
+$497
Falling (Monthly)
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Annandale · $2,462
More expensive than 79% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
46/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Annandale's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,462/mo
Expected by trend
$2,420/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,000
1 BR
$2,040
2 BR
$2,300
3 BR
$2,880
4 BR+
$3,390
Research median
$2,300/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,544/yr
At $2,462/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Annandale, VA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 45.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,705
Median income
$116,263
Median age
41.4
Renters
34.6%
Age distribution
22.1%
19.9%
27.2%
13.7%
17.1%
Under 1822.1%
18–3419.9%
35–5427.2%
55–6413.7%
65+17.1%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
35.1%
31.8%
23.9%
White35.1%
Black8.3%
Hispanic31.8%
Asian23.9%
Other1%
Education (25+)
16.6%
18.2%
19.7%
45.6%
No HS diploma16.6%
HS diploma18.2%
Some college19.7%
Bachelor's+45.6%
Housing tenure
65.4%
34.6%
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Annandale, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,777 → $2,462
up 38.5%
Income
$106,620 → $116,263
up 9.0%
Population
41,869 → 41,705
down 0.4%
Renter share
36.1% → 34.6%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
45.8% → 45.6%
-0.2 pts
Median age
38.6 → 41.4
+2.8 yrs

Rent in Annandale, VA has climbed 38.5% since 2021, going from about $1,777 per month to roughly $2,462 today. Census figures show median household income at $116,263 today, compared with $106,620 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 29.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 34.6% of households rent today, against 36.1% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Annandale is $2,462/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,000/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,300/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,040/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,880/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($116,263/yr), Annandale ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Annandale an affordable city for renters?

Annandale is considered affordable for renters. At $2,462/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($116,263/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Annandale falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Annandale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,462/mo in Annandale. The local median household income is $116,263/yr, meaning the typical Annandale household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Annandale?

Rent in Annandale has increased 4.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Annandale rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Annandale is one of the pricier cities in Virginia for rent, ranking #22 out of 83 tracked cities at $2,462/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Annandale?

Lincolnia is nearby and more affordable at $2,156/mo, which is $306 less than Annandale.

What percentage of Annandale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.6% of Annandale households are renters, while 65.4% are owner-occupied. Annandale leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Annandale rent compare to the national average?

Annandale's median rent of $2,462/mo is $497 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #22 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
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At $2,462/mo, rent takes ~25% of Annandale's median household income ($116,263/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5.75%
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