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ZIP 22203

Pop. 26,594·Arlington County·16th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,995/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
+$1,030
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ZIP 22203 · $2,995
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,640
1 BR
$2,730
2 BR
$3,040
3 BR
$3,840
4 BR+
$4,510
Research median
$3,040/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$35,940/yr
At $2,995/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyArlington County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22203 (Arlington, VA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 79.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,594
Median income
$140,135
Median age
33.2
Renters
70.7%
Age distribution
16.1%
36.6%
28%
12.8%
Under 1816.1%
18–3436.6%
35–5428%
55–646.5%
65+12.8%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
59.4%
16.3%
12.3%
White59.4%
Black7.6%
Hispanic16.3%
Asian12.3%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
79.1%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma6.4%
Some college9.2%
Bachelor's+79.1%
Housing tenure
29.3%
70.7%
Owner29.3%
Renter70.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22203 in Arlington, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,192 → $2,995
up 36.6%
Income
$116,370 → $140,135
up 20.4%
Population
24,775 → 26,594
up 7.3%
Renter share
66.7% → 70.7%
+4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
77.7% → 79.1%
+1.4 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 22203 in Arlington, VA paid around $2,192 a month. That figure now sits near $2,995, up 36.6% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $116,370 to $140,135 across the same window, up 20.4% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 22203 in Arlington, VA adding about 1,819 residents over the five-year window, up 7.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 66.7% to 70.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 22203 in Arlington, VA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22203 covers Arlington, VA. The median rent here is $2,995/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,040/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($140,135/yr), ZIP 22203 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22203?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22203 (Arlington, VA) is $2,995. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22203 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22203's median rent of $2,995/mo is $1,030 (52%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22203 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22203 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #16 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,995/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $120,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,995/mo in ZIP 22203. The local median household income is $140,135/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22203?

Rent in ZIP 22203 has increased 5.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22203 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22203 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,995/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($140,135/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22203 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22203 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 70.7% of ZIP 22203 households are renters, while 29.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 22203 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 22203 compare to the rest of Arlington?

ZIP 22203 is pricier than Arlington as a whole. At $2,995/mo, it's $273 above the Arlington citywide median of $2,722/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22203 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22203 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,995/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 22203's median household income ($140,135/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22203 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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