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ZIP 22302

Pop. 18,026·Arlington County·64th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,324/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
+$362
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 22302 · $2,324
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$2,010
1 BR
$2,070
2 BR
$2,310
3 BR
$2,920
4 BR+
$3,430
Research median
$2,310/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$27,888/yr
At $2,324/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyArlington County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22302 (Arlington, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 70.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,026
Median income
$123,539
Median age
39.4
Renters
45.6%
Age distribution
18%
23%
32.9%
14.6%
Under 1818%
18–3423%
35–5432.9%
55–6411.5%
65+14.6%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
60.9%
20.1%
White60.9%
Black11.6%
Hispanic20.1%
Asian5%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
13.3%
70.7%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma9.8%
Some college13.3%
Bachelor's+70.7%
Housing tenure
54.4%
45.6%
Owner54.4%
Renter45.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22302 in Arlington, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,811 → $2,324
up 28.3%
Income
$112,676 → $123,539
up 9.6%
Population
18,084 → 18,026
down 0.3%
Renter share
41.1% → 45.6%
+4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
72.2% → 70.7%
-1.5 pts
Median age
38.7 → 39.4
+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 22302 in Arlington, VA has climbed by $513 per month, settling near $2,324 after starting the period at $1,811. Median household income grew from $112,676 to $123,539 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.6% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 18.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 45.6% of households rent today, against 41.1% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 22302 in Arlington, VA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 22302 covers Arlington, VA. The median rent here is $2,324/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,310/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($123,539/yr), ZIP 22302 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22302?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22302 (Arlington, VA) is $2,324. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22302 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22302's median rent of $2,324/mo is $362 (18%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 22302 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22302 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #64 out of 201 ZIPs tracked at $2,324/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22302?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,324/mo in ZIP 22302. The local median household income is $123,539/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22302?

Rent in ZIP 22302 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22302 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22302 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,324/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($123,539/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22302 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22302 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.6% of ZIP 22302 households are renters, while 54.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22302 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22302 compare to the rest of Arlington?

ZIP 22302 is more affordable than Arlington overall. At $2,324/mo, it's $405 below the Arlington citywide median of $2,729/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22302 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22302 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,324/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 22302's median household income ($123,539/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22302 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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