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Vienna

Pop. 16,412·3rd most expensive in Virginia·Vienna rents are up 17.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$3,536/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.0%
Month-over-Month
+5.9%
vs US Median
+$1,571
Rising (Monthly)
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Vienna · $3,536
More expensive than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
22/100
Overpriced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 14% above what Vienna's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$3,536/mo
Expected by trend
$3,106/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,547
1 BR
$2,600
2 BR
$2,930
3 BR
$3,663
4 BR+
$4,320
Research median
$2,930/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
$42,432/yr
At $3,536/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.0% YoY, +5.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Vienna, VA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 74.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,412
Median income
$216,953
Median age
41.7
Renters
16.3%
Age distribution
26.8%
12.6%
31.2%
14.2%
15.1%
Under 1826.8%
18–3412.6%
35–5431.2%
55–6414.2%
65+15.1%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
66.9%
14.1%
White66.9%
Black4.5%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian14.1%
Other6%
Education (25+)
12.4%
74.7%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma9.1%
Some college12.4%
Bachelor's+74.7%
Housing tenure
83.7%
16.3%
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Vienna, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,330 → $3,536
up 51.8%
Income
$200,938 → $216,953
up 8.0%
Population
16,465 → 16,412
down 0.3%
Renter share
13.7% → 16.3%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
73.2% → 74.7%
+1.5 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in Vienna, VA has climbed by $1,206 per month, settling near $3,536 after starting the period at $2,330. On the earnings side, the typical household in Vienna, VA now reports about $216,953, up from $200,938 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 43.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 16.3% of households rent today, against 13.7% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Vienna, VA reflects that arc in its own way.

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At $3,536/mo, how Vienna rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Vienna rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Vienna, VA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Vienna is $3,536/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,547/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,600/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,663/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($216,953/yr), Vienna ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Vienna an affordable city for renters?

Vienna is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,536/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($216,953/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Vienna falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Vienna?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $141,000/year (~$68/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,536/mo in Vienna. The local median household income is $216,953/yr, meaning the typical Vienna household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Vienna?

Rent in Vienna has increased 17.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Vienna neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Vienna are 22180 ($2,913/mo), 22181 ($2,988/mo), and 22182 ($3,072/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Vienna is $3,536/mo.

How does Vienna rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Vienna is one of the pricier cities in Virginia for rent, ranking #3 out of 83 tracked cities at $3,536/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Vienna?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Vienna ($3,536/mo): Fairfax ($2,458/mo), Reston ($2,598/mo), McLean ($2,769/mo).

What percentage of Vienna residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.3% of Vienna households are renters, while 83.7% are owner-occupied. Vienna leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Vienna rent compare to the national average?

Vienna's median rent of $3,536/mo is $1,571 (80%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #3 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,536/mo, rent takes ~20% of Vienna's median household income ($216,953/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5.75%
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