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Carrollton

Pop. 8,436·51st most expensive in Virginia·Rental market data updated monthly for Carrollton, VA
Median rent (all units)
$1,825/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.8%
vs US Median
-$140
Rising (Monthly)
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Carrollton · $1,825
More expensive than 50% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,825/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$73,000/yr
Local median income
$110,956/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Carrollton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,820
1 BR
$1,830
2 BR
$2,090
3 BR
$2,910
4 BR+
$3,460
Research median
$2,090/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: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,900/yr
At $1,825/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Carrollton, VA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 39.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,436
Median income
$110,956
Median age
36.8
Renters
30.9%
Age distribution
27.8%
19.3%
27.4%
13.8%
Under 1827.8%
18–3419.3%
35–5427.4%
55–6413.8%
65+11.7%
Gender
53.3%
46.7%
Male53.3%
Female46.7%
Race & ethnicity
62.5%
19.1%
12%
White62.5%
Black19.1%
Hispanic12%
Asian3.3%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
23.2%
30.6%
39.9%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma23.2%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+39.9%
Housing tenure
69.1%
30.9%
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Carrollton, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$106,859 → $110,956
up 3.8%
Population
7,171 → 8,436
up 17.6%
Renter share
32.4% → 30.9%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
38.8% → 39.9%
+1.1 pts
Median age
38.9 → 36.8
-2.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $106,859 in 2021 to $110,956 more recently. Census counts show Carrollton, VA adding about 1,265 residents over the five-year window, up 17.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 32.4% to 30.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Carrollton rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Carrollton, VA

Last updated: April 17, 2026

The median rent in Carrollton is $1,825/mo as of April 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,820/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,830/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,910/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($110,956/yr), Carrollton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Carrollton an affordable city for renters?

Carrollton is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,825/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($110,956/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Carrollton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Carrollton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,825/mo in Carrollton. The local median household income is $110,956/yr, meaning the typical Carrollton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Carrollton?

Rent in Carrollton has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 2026.

How does Carrollton rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Carrollton is middle-of-the-pack for Virginia for rent, ranking #51 out of 84 tracked cities at $1,825/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Carrollton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Carrollton ($1,825/mo): Newport News ($1,587/mo), Hampton ($1,693/mo).

What percentage of Carrollton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.9% of Carrollton households are renters, while 69.1% are owner-occupied. Carrollton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Carrollton rent compare to the national average?

Carrollton's median rent of $1,825/mo is $140 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #51 out of 84 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,825/mo, rent takes ~20% of Carrollton's median household income ($110,956/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5.75%
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