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Front Royal

Pop. 15,296·54th most expensive in Virginia·Rental market data updated monthly for Front Royal, VA
Median rent (all units)
$1,779/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$183
Stable (Monthly)
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Front Royal · $1,779
More affordable than 55% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,779/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$71,000/yr
Local median income
$64,838/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Front Royal's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$970
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$2,150
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,280/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,779 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,348/yr
At $1,779/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Front Royal, VA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,296
Median income
$64,838
Median age
37.7
Renters
41.8%
Age distribution
21.7%
23.7%
22.3%
15.3%
17.1%
Under 1821.7%
18–3423.7%
35–5422.3%
55–6415.3%
65+17.1%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
74.1%
White74.1%
Black9.3%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian1.8%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
16.1%
38.1%
27.1%
18.8%
No HS diploma16.1%
HS diploma38.1%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+18.8%
Housing tenure
58.2%
41.8%
Owner58.2%
Renter41.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Front Royal, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,731 → $64,838
up 18.5%
Population
15,039 → 15,296
up 1.7%
Renter share
42% → 41.8%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
18.8% → 18.8%
+0.0 pts
Median age
37.2 → 37.7
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Front Royal, VA now reports about $64,838, up from $54,731 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 15,039 to 15,296 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change.

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Front Royal rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Front Royal is $1,779/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $970/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,280/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $980/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,710/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($64,838/yr), Front Royal ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Front Royal an affordable city for renters?

Front Royal is considered moderate for renters. At $1,779/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($64,838/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Front Royal slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Front Royal?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,779/mo in Front Royal. The local median household income is $64,838/yr, meaning the typical Front Royal household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Front Royal?

Rent in Front Royal has increased 4.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Front Royal rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Front Royal is middle-of-the-pack for Virginia for rent, ranking #54 out of 83 tracked cities at $1,779/mo.

What percentage of Front Royal residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.8% of Front Royal households are renters, while 58.2% are owner-occupied. Front Royal leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Front Royal rent compare to the national average?

Front Royal's median rent of $1,779/mo is $183 (9%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #54 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,779/mo, rent takes ~33% of Front Royal's median household income ($64,838/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Front Royal 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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