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ZIP 22311

Pop. 19,337·Alexandria City·132nd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,806/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$159
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ZIP 22311 · $1,806
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,469
1 BR
$1,493
2 BR
$1,679
3 BR
$2,099
4 BR+
$2,480
Research median
$1,679/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
$21,672/yr
At $1,806/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyAlexandria City
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 (-7.9% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22311 (Alexandria, VA) is majority renter-occupied, 51.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,337
Median income
$87,626
Median age
36
Renters
81.5%
Age distribution
23.4%
24.7%
28.6%
Under 1823.4%
18–3424.7%
35–5428.6%
55–6411.5%
65+11.8%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
32.3%
32.1%
26.7%
White32.3%
Black32.1%
Hispanic26.7%
Asian7.9%
Other1%
Education (25+)
14.7%
21.9%
51.6%
No HS diploma11.7%
HS diploma14.7%
Some college21.9%
Bachelor's+51.6%
Housing tenure
18.5%
81.5%
Owner18.5%
Renter81.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22311 in Alexandria, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,478 → $1,806
up 22.2%
Income
$77,480 → $87,626
up 13.1%
Population
19,419 → 19,337
down 0.4%
Renter share
79.8% → 81.5%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
46.9% → 51.6%
+4.7 pts
Median age
35.1 → 36
+0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 22311 in Alexandria, VA has shifted from $1,478 to $1,806, up 22.2% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $77,480 to $87,626 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.1% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 79.8% to 81.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 46.9% to 51.6% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 22311 in Alexandria, 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22311 covers Alexandria, VA. The median rent here is $1,806/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,493/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,679/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($87,626/yr), ZIP 22311 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22311?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22311 (Alexandria, VA) is $1,806. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22311 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22311's median rent of $1,806/mo is $159 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22311 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22311 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #132 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,806/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22311?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,806/mo in ZIP 22311. The local median household income is $87,626/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22311?

Rent in ZIP 22311 has decreased 7.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 22311 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22311 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,806/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($87,626/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22311 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22311 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 81.5% of ZIP 22311 households are renters, while 18.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 22311 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 22311 compare to the rest of Alexandria?

ZIP 22311 is more affordable than Alexandria overall. At $1,806/mo, it's $512 below the Alexandria citywide median of $2,318/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22311 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22311 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,806/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 22311's median household income ($87,626/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5.75%
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