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ZIP 22204

Pop. 51,921·Arlington County·62nd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,285/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$320
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ZIP 22204 · $2,285
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,920
1 BR
$1,980
2 BR
$2,210
3 BR
$2,790
4 BR+
$3,280
Research median
$2,210/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
$27,420/yr
At $2,285/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyArlington County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22204 (Arlington, VA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,921
Median income
$107,941
Median age
36.1
Renters
59.8%
Age distribution
21.4%
26.1%
31.6%
Under 1821.4%
18–3426.1%
35–5431.6%
55–6410.4%
65+10.5%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
43.3%
17.5%
27.2%
White43.3%
Black17.5%
Hispanic27.2%
Asian10.5%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
17.2%
60%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma11.5%
Some college17.2%
Bachelor's+60%
Housing tenure
40.2%
59.8%
Owner40.2%
Renter59.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22204 in Arlington, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,736 → $2,285
up 31.6%
Income
$99,124 → $107,941
up 8.9%
Population
53,451 → 51,921
down 2.9%
Renter share
58.4% → 59.8%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
60.2% → 60%
-0.2 pts
Median age
35.4 → 36.1
+0.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 22204 in Arlington, VA has shifted from $1,736 to $2,285, up 31.6% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $99,124 in 2021 to $107,941 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 22204 in Arlington, VA losing about 1,530 residents over the five-year window, down 2.9% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 22204 in Arlington, VA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22204 covers Arlington, VA. The median rent here is $2,285/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($107,941/yr), ZIP 22204 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22204?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22204 (Arlington, VA) is $2,285. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22204's median rent of $2,285/mo is $320 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22204 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22204 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #62 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,285/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,285/mo in ZIP 22204. The local median household income is $107,941/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22204?

Rent in ZIP 22204 has increased 4.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22204 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,285/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($107,941/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22204 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.8% of ZIP 22204 households are renters, while 40.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 22204 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 22204 compare to the rest of Arlington?

ZIP 22204 is more affordable than Arlington overall. At $2,285/mo, it's $437 below the Arlington citywide median of $2,722/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22204 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,285/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 22204's median household income ($107,941/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22204 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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