Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Alexandria, VA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 45% of gross income.
Alexandria rent: July 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia state estimate).
About rent and a licensed practical nurse salary
LPN pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. At the national-average LPN salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,520 a month in rent. The per-city pages show which markets stay in range.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Virginia cities have lower median rent than Alexandria, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
Compare with full rent data for Alexandria
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Alexandria, VA?
Median rent in Alexandria is $2,325 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Virginia earns about $62,006 a year, which makes that rent 45% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a licensed practical nurse afford in Alexandria?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Virginia (~$62,006/yr) supports up to $1,550 a month in rent. Alexandria's current median rent is $2,325/mo, which is $775/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Alexandria?
At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Virginia works roughly 78 hours a month to cover Alexandria's median rent of $2,325.
Where is rent cheaper than Alexandria for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Stephens City ($2,324/mo), Annandale ($2,322/mo), Herndon ($2,320/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.