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Fort Belvoir

Pop. 8,449·39th most expensive in Virginia·Rental market data updated monthly for Fort Belvoir, VA
Median rent (all units)
$2,107/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
+$142
Falling (Monthly)
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Fort Belvoir · $2,107
More expensive than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,107/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$84,000/yr
Local median income
$104,205/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fort Belvoir's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,706
1 BR
$1,740
2 BR
$1,960
3 BR
$2,452
4 BR+
$2,893
Research median
$1,960/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,284/yr
At $2,107/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
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Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fort Belvoir, VA is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,449
Median income
$104,205
Median age
19.7
Renters
99.2%
Age distribution
47.5%
28.4%
22.5%
Under 1847.5%
18–3428.4%
35–5422.5%
55–641.4%
Gender
52.9%
47.1%
Male52.9%
Female47.1%
Race & ethnicity
51.5%
22%
16.1%
White51.5%
Black22%
Hispanic16.1%
Asian1.6%
Other8.7%
Education (25+)
35.3%
55%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma7.7%
Some college35.3%
Bachelor's+55%
Housing tenure
99.2%
Owner0.8%
Renter99.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Fort Belvoir, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,524 → $104,205
up 20.4%
Population
7,850 → 8,449
up 7.6%
Renter share
97.8% → 99.2%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
49.9% → 55%
+5.1 pts

Census figures show median household income at $104,205 today, compared with $86,524 five years earlier. Census counts show Fort Belvoir, VA adding about 599 residents over the five-year window, up 7.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 49.9% to 55% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Fort Belvoir is $2,107/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,706/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,960/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,740/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,452/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($104,205/yr), Fort Belvoir ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fort Belvoir an affordable city for renters?

Fort Belvoir is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,107/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($104,205/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fort Belvoir falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fort Belvoir?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,107/mo in Fort Belvoir. The local median household income is $104,205/yr, meaning the typical Fort Belvoir household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fort Belvoir?

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

How does Fort Belvoir rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Fort Belvoir is middle-of-the-pack for Virginia for rent, ranking #39 out of 83 tracked cities at $2,107/mo.

What percentage of Fort Belvoir residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 99.2% of Fort Belvoir households are renters, while 0.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Fort Belvoir has a strong rental market.

How does Fort Belvoir rent compare to the national average?

Fort Belvoir's median rent of $2,107/mo is $142 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #39 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,107/mo, rent takes ~24% of Fort Belvoir's median household income ($104,205/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fort Belvoir 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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