Can A Licensed Practical Nurse Afford Rent in Arlington, VA?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 51.9% of gross income.
Arlington rent: September 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 Arlington, which improves the affordability math on a licensed practical nurse salary:
Compare with full rent data for Arlington
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Can a licensed practical nurse afford rent in Arlington, VA?
Median rent in Arlington is $2,680 a month. A typical licensed practical nurse in Virginia earns about $62,006 a year, which makes that rent 51.9% 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 Arlington?
Using the 30% rule, a licensed practical nurse salary in Virginia (~$62,006/yr) supports up to $1,550 a month in rent. Arlington's current median rent is $2,680/mo, which is $1,130/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a licensed practical nurse work to cover rent in Arlington?
At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a licensed practical nurse in Virginia works roughly 89.9 hours a month to cover Arlington's median rent of $2,680.
Where is rent cheaper than Arlington for a licensed practical nurse?
Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include McLean ($2,672/mo), McLean ($2,671/mo), McLean ($2,669/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a licensed practical nurse salary.