Can A Real Estate Agent Afford Rent in Aldie, VA?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 59.4% of gross income.

Aldie rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia state estimate).

Aldie median rent
$3,310/mo
Real Estate Agent salary (Virginia)
$66,892/yr
Rent as % of income
59.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,574, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,672/mo in rent. Aldie's median rent of $3,310 exceeds that threshold by $1,638/mo, putting a real estate agent salary into the rent-burdened range here. A real estate agent works roughly 102.9 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a real estate agent salary

Real estate agent pay is commission-driven and varies widely with local market conditions. The BLS mean averages high and low producers. At the national-average agent salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,640 a month in rent — though successful agents in active markets earn well above this.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Virginia cities have lower median rent than Aldie, which improves the affordability math on a real estate agent salary:

Chantilly, VA
$3,299/mo (59.2% of income)
Chantilly, VA
$3,259/mo (58.5% of income)
Vienna, VA
$3,257/mo (58.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a real estate agent afford rent in Aldie, VA?

Median rent in Aldie is $3,310 a month. A typical real estate agent in Virginia earns about $66,892 a year, which makes that rent 59.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a real estate agent afford in Aldie?

Using the 30% rule, a real estate agent salary in Virginia (~$66,892/yr) supports up to $1,672 a month in rent. Aldie's current median rent is $3,310/mo, which is $1,638/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a real estate agent work to cover rent in Aldie?

At an hourly equivalent of about $32 an hour, a real estate agent in Virginia works roughly 102.9 hours a month to cover Aldie's median rent of $3,310.

Where is rent cheaper than Aldie for a real estate agent?

Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Chantilly ($3,299/mo), Chantilly ($3,259/mo), Vienna ($3,257/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a real estate agent salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Virginia state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Aldie, VA. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.