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Oakton

Pop. 36,528·7th most expensive in Virginia·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,116/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.2%
vs US Median
+$1,151
Falling (Monthly)
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Oakton · $3,116
More expensive than 92% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,116/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$125,000/yr
Local median income
$160,663/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Oakton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,350
1 BR
$2,400
2 BR
$2,700
3 BR
$3,380
4 BR+
$3,980
Research median
$2,700/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
$37,392/yr
At $3,116/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Oakton, VA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 74.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,528
Median income
$160,663
Median age
40.1
Renters
33.4%
Age distribution
22.2%
21.5%
29%
16.4%
Under 1822.2%
18–3421.5%
35–5429%
55–6411.1%
65+16.4%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
57.3%
22.4%
White57.3%
Black6.7%
Hispanic10.7%
Asian22.4%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
14.2%
74.5%
No HS diploma2.7%
HS diploma8.6%
Some college14.2%
Bachelor's+74.5%
Housing tenure
66.6%
33.4%
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Oakton, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$145,064 → $160,663
up 10.8%
Population
36,675 → 36,528
down 0.4%
Renter share
31.4% → 33.4%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
73.9% → 74.5%
+0.6 pts
Median age
38.7 → 40.1
+1.4 yrs

Median household income rose from $145,064 to $160,663 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.8% shift. Renters now make up 33.4% of households, compared with 31.4% five years ago.

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By apartment size

Oakton rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Oakton, VA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Oakton is $3,116/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,350/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,700/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,400/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,380/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($160,663/yr), Oakton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakton an affordable city for renters?

Oakton is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,116/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($160,663/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Oakton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Oakton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $125,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,116/mo in Oakton. The local median household income is $160,663/yr, meaning the typical Oakton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Oakton?

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

How does Oakton rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Oakton is one of the pricier cities in Virginia for rent, ranking #7 out of 83 tracked cities at $3,116/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Oakton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Oakton ($3,116/mo): Fairfax ($2,458/mo), Herndon ($2,467/mo), Reston ($2,598/mo).

What percentage of Oakton residents rent vs. own?

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

How does Oakton rent compare to the national average?

Oakton's median rent of $3,116/mo is $1,151 (59%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #7 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,116/mo, rent takes ~23% of Oakton's median household income ($160,663/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Oakton 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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