How much does it cost to rent in Lorton, VA?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Lorton, VA is $2,616. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Lorton cheaper than other Virginia cities?

Lorton is one of the pricier cities in Virginia, ranking #17 out of 83 cities tracked at $2,616/mo.

When was Lorton rent data last updated?

Lorton rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Lorton, VA?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Lorton, VA at $2,790 per month, which is 7% above the $2,616 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Lorton

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Pop. 20,991·17th most expensive in Virginia·Lorton rents are up 8.8% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,616/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.9%

vs US Median

+$654

Rising (Monthly)

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Lorton · $2,616

More expensive than 82% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

39/100

Overpriced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 6% above what Lorton's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$2,616/mo

Expected by trend

$2,480/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,430

1 BR

$2,480

2 BR

$2,790

3 BR

$3,490

4 BR+

$4,120

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,790/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,616 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

$31,392/yr

At $2,616/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.8% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Lorton, VA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 60.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

20,991

Median income

$138,685

Median age

35.9

Renters

35.6%

Age distribution

26.4%

22.5%

28.4%

Under 1826.4%

18–3422.5%

35–5428.4%

55–6411.6%

65+11.1%

Gender

47.7%

52.3%

Male47.7%

Female52.3%

Race & ethnicity

32.5%

28.1%

14%

17.9%

White32.5%

Black28.1%

Hispanic14%

Asian17.9%

Other7.5%

Education (25+)

15.1%

18.4%

60.6%

No HS diploma5.9%

HS diploma15.1%

Some college18.4%

Bachelor's+60.6%

Housing tenure

64.4%

35.6%

Owner64.4%

Renter35.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Lorton, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,804 → $2,616

up 45.0%

Income

$120,000 → $138,685

up 15.6%

Population

21,394 → 20,991

down 1.9%

Renter share

37.3% → 35.6%

-1.7 pts

Bachelor's+

51% → 60.6%

+9.6 pts

Median age

37.4 → 35.9

-1.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Lorton, VA has shifted from $1,804 to $2,616, up 45.0% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $138,685 today, compared with $120,000 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Lorton, VA losing about 403 residents over the five-year window, down 1.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 37.3% to 35.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 51% to 60.6% across the same window. 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 Lorton on your salary?

At $2,616/mo, how Lorton rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $96,370/yr · Rent = 32.6% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $68,422/yr · Rent = 45.9% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $78,815/yr · Rent = 39.8% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $140,872/yr · Rent = 22.3% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $179,999/yr · Rent = 17.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $64,066/yr · Rent = 49% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $57,844/yr · Rent = 54.3% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $71,298/yr · Rent = 44% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Lorton rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Lorton, VA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lorton is $2,616/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,430/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,790/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,480/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,490/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($138,685/yr), Lorton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lorton an affordable city for renters?

Lorton is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,616/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($138,685/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lorton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lorton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,616/mo in Lorton. The local median household income is $138,685/yr, meaning the typical Lorton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lorton?

Rent in Lorton has increased 8.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Lorton rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Lorton is one of the pricier cities in Virginia for rent, ranking #17 out of 83 tracked cities at $2,616/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lorton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lorton ($2,616/mo): Fort Belvoir ($2,107/mo), Woodbridge ($2,194/mo), Mount Vernon ($2,601/mo).

What percentage of Lorton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.6% of Lorton households are renters, while 64.4% are owner-occupied. Lorton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lorton rent compare to the national average?

Lorton's median rent of $2,616/mo is $654 (33%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #17 out of 83 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

23%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,616/mo, rent takes ~23% of Lorton's median household income ($138,685/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lorton 23%Benchmark 30%

State income tax2–5.75%

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