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East Highland Park

Pop. 15,265·56th most expensive in Virginia·Rental market data updated monthly for East Highland Park, VA
Median rent (all units)
$1,760/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$202
Stable (Monthly)
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East Highland Park · $1,760
More affordable than 56% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,760/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
Local median income
$64,681/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using East Highland Park's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,173
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,222
3 BR
$1,459
4 BR+
$1,951
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,222/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,760 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,120/yr
At $1,760/mo median
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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 (+0.0% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

East Highland Park, VA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,265
Median income
$64,681
Median age
40.8
Renters
33.4%
Age distribution
21.9%
20.3%
26.7%
13.8%
17.3%
Under 1821.9%
18–3420.3%
35–5426.7%
55–6413.8%
65+17.3%
Gender
45.4%
54.6%
Male45.4%
Female54.6%
Race & ethnicity
87.8%
White8.2%
Black87.8%
Hispanic1.8%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
31.8%
33.7%
26.9%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma31.8%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+26.9%
Housing tenure
66.6%
33.4%
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How East Highland Park, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,058 → $64,681
up 9.5%
Population
16,669 → 15,265
down 8.4%
Renter share
31.1% → 33.4%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
19.7% → 26.9%
+7.2 pts
Median age
39.4 → 40.8
+1.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $64,681 today, compared with $59,058 five years earlier. Census counts show East Highland Park, VA losing about 1,404 residents over the five-year window, down 8.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 31.1% to 33.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 19.7% to 26.9% across the same window.

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East Highland Park rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in East Highland Park. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in East Highland Park, VA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in East Highland Park is $1,760/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,173/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,222/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,051/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,459/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($64,681/yr), East Highland Park ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is East Highland Park an affordable city for renters?

East Highland Park is considered moderate for renters. At $1,760/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($64,681/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. East Highland Park slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in East Highland Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,760/mo in East Highland Park. The local median household income is $64,681/yr, meaning the typical East Highland Park household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in East Highland Park?

Rent in East Highland Park has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does East Highland Park rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

East Highland Park is one of the more affordable cities in Virginia for rent, ranking #56 out of 83 tracked cities at $1,760/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than East Highland Park?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than East Highland Park ($1,760/mo): Highland Springs ($1,576/mo), Montrose ($1,595/mo).

What percentage of East Highland Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.4% of East Highland Park households are renters, while 66.6% are owner-occupied. East Highland Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does East Highland Park rent compare to the national average?

East Highland Park's median rent of $1,760/mo is $202 (10%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #56 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,760/mo, rent takes ~33% of East Highland Park's median household income ($64,681/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

East Highland Park 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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