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ZIP 22206

Pop. 20,703·Arlington County·49th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,472/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$507
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ZIP 22206 · $2,472
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,990
1 BR
$2,052
2 BR
$2,288
3 BR
$2,891
4 BR+
$3,392
Research median
$2,288/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
$29,664/yr
At $2,472/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyArlington County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22206 (Arlington, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 74.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,703
Median income
$140,877
Median age
35.1
Renters
54.1%
Age distribution
17.1%
32.7%
30.5%
Under 1817.1%
18–3432.7%
35–5430.5%
55–6410.3%
65+9.5%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
57%
14.3%
18.8%
White57%
Black14.3%
Hispanic18.8%
Asian6%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
17%
74.1%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma5.7%
Some college17%
Bachelor's+74.1%
Housing tenure
45.9%
54.1%
Owner45.9%
Renter54.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22206 in Arlington, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,884 → $2,472
up 31.2%
Income
$117,829 → $140,877
up 19.6%
Population
21,085 → 20,703
down 1.8%
Renter share
56.8% → 54.1%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
76.2% → 74.1%
-2.1 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 22206 in Arlington, VA has shifted from $1,884 to $2,472, up 31.2% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 22206 in Arlington, VA now reports about $140,877, up from $117,829 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 22206 in Arlington, VA losing about 382 residents over the five-year window, down 1.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 56.8% to 54.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 76.2% to 74.1% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 22206 in Arlington, VA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22206 covers Arlington, VA. The median rent here is $2,472/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,052/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,288/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($140,877/yr), ZIP 22206 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22206?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22206 (Arlington, VA) is $2,472. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22206 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22206's median rent of $2,472/mo is $507 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22206 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22206 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #49 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,472/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22206?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,472/mo in ZIP 22206. The local median household income is $140,877/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22206?

Rent in ZIP 22206 has increased 2.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22206 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22206 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,472/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($140,877/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22206 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22206 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.1% of ZIP 22206 households are renters, while 45.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 22206 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 22206 compare to the rest of Arlington?

ZIP 22206 is more affordable than Arlington overall. At $2,472/mo, it's $250 below the Arlington citywide median of $2,722/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22206 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22206 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,472/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 22206's median household income ($140,877/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22206 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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