Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Reston, VA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.7% of gross income.
Reston rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Virginia cities have lower median rent than Reston, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Reston, VA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Reston, VA?
Median rent in Reston is $2,598 a month. A typical physical therapist in Virginia earns about $101,704 a year, which makes that rent 30.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Reston?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Virginia (~$101,704/yr) supports up to $2,543 a month in rent. Reston's current median rent is $2,598/mo, which is $55/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Reston?
At an hourly equivalent of about $49 an hour, a physical therapist in Virginia works roughly 53.1 hours a month to cover Reston's median rent of $2,598.
Where is rent cheaper than Reston for a physical therapist?
Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Arlington ($2,591/mo), Dumfries ($2,585/mo), Dumfries ($2,578/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.