How much does it cost to rent in Falls Church, VA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Falls Church, VA is $2,537. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Falls Church cheaper than other Virginia cities?

Falls Church is one of the pricier cities in Virginia, ranking #19 out of 83 cities tracked at $2,537/mo.

When was Falls Church rent data last updated?

Falls Church rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · VA

Falls Church

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Pop. 14,710·19th most expensive in Virginia·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$2,537/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.0%

Month-over-Month

+2.6%

vs US Median

+$572

Rising (Monthly)

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Falls Church · $2,537

More expensive than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

49/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent

$2,537/mo

Expected by trend

$2,525/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Falls Church's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,116

1 BR

$2,162

2 BR

$2,432

3 BR

$3,044

4 BR+

$3,588

Research median

$2,432/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

$30,444/yr

At $2,537/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 3.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.0% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Falls Church, VA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 80.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

14,710

Median income

$143,262

Median age

40.5

Renters

47.5%

Age distribution

24%

18.8%

29.6%

12.3%

15.4%

Under 1824%

18–3418.8%

35–5429.6%

55–6412.3%

65+15.4%

Gender

50.6%

49.4%

Male50.6%

Female49.4%

Race & ethnicity

70.2%

White70.2%

Black3.8%

Hispanic10.8%

Asian9.1%

Other6%

Education (25+)

80.5%

No HS diploma4.6%

HS diploma4.2%

Some college10.7%

Bachelor's+80.5%

Housing tenure

52.5%

47.5%

Owner52.5%

Renter47.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Falls Church, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,861 → $2,537

up 36.3%

Income

$155,071 → $143,262

down 7.6%

Population

14,494 → 14,710

up 1.5%

Renter share

42.6% → 47.5%

+4.9 pts

Bachelor's+

78.7% → 80.5%

+1.8 pts

Median age

39.3 → 40.5

+1.2 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Falls Church, VA has climbed by $676 per month, settling near $2,537 after starting the period at $1,861. Census figures show median household income at $143,262 today, compared with $155,071 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 43.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,494 to 14,710 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change. About 47.5% of households rent today, against 42.6% 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Falls Church on your salary?

At $2,537/mo, how Falls Church rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $96,370/yr · Rent = 31.6% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $68,422/yr · Rent = 44.5% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $78,815/yr · Rent = 38.6% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $140,872/yr · Rent = 21.6% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $179,999/yr · Rent = 16.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $64,066/yr · Rent = 47.5% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $57,844/yr · Rent = 52.6% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $71,298/yr · Rent = 42.7% income

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By apartment size

Falls Church rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Falls Church, VA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Falls Church is $2,537/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,116/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,432/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,162/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,044/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($143,262/yr), Falls Church ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Falls Church an affordable city for renters?

Falls Church is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,537/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($143,262/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Falls Church falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Falls Church?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,537/mo in Falls Church. The local median household income is $143,262/yr, meaning the typical Falls Church household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Falls Church?

Rent in Falls Church has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Falls Church neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Falls Church are 22044 ($1,945/mo), 22041 ($2,377/mo), and 22043 ($2,609/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Falls Church is $2,537/mo.

How does Falls Church rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Falls Church is one of the pricier cities in Virginia for rent, ranking #19 out of 83 tracked cities at $2,537/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Falls Church?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Falls Church ($2,537/mo): Lincolnia ($2,156/mo), Alexandria ($2,318/mo), Annandale ($2,462/mo).

What percentage of Falls Church residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.5% of Falls Church households are renters, while 52.5% are owner-occupied. Falls Church leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Falls Church rent compare to the national average?

Falls Church's median rent of $2,537/mo is $572 (29%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #19 out of 83 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

21%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,537/mo, rent takes ~21% of Falls Church's median household income ($143,262/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Falls Church 21%Benchmark 30%

State income tax2–5.75%

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