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ZIP 22314

Pop. 36,612·Alexandria City·36th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,680/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$715
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 22314 · $2,680
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,158
1 BR
$2,227
2 BR
$2,480
3 BR
$3,133
4 BR+
$3,678
Research median
$2,480/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
$32,160/yr
At $2,680/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyAlexandria City
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22314 (Alexandria, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 81.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,612
Median income
$148,451
Median age
39.5
Renters
53.8%
Age distribution
12.8%
26.6%
31.7%
12.2%
16.6%
Under 1812.8%
18–3426.6%
35–5431.7%
55–6412.2%
65+16.6%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
67.9%
13.7%
White67.9%
Black13.7%
Hispanic9.5%
Asian5.1%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
81.2%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma5.6%
Some college10.1%
Bachelor's+81.2%
Housing tenure
46.2%
53.8%
Owner46.2%
Renter53.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22314 in Alexandria, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,049 → $2,680
up 30.8%
Income
$136,391 → $148,451
up 8.8%
Population
35,435 → 36,612
up 3.3%
Renter share
52.4% → 53.8%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
78.9% → 81.2%
+2.3 pts
Median age
39 → 39.5
+0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 22314 in Alexandria, VA has climbed by $631 per month, settling near $2,680 after starting the period at $2,049. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $136,391 in 2021 to $148,451 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 22.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 35,435 to 36,612 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 78.9% to 81.2%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 22314 in Alexandria, VA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22314 covers Alexandria, VA. The median rent here is $2,680/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,227/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,480/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($148,451/yr), ZIP 22314 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22314?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22314 (Alexandria, VA) is $2,680. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22314 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22314's median rent of $2,680/mo is $715 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22314 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22314 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #36 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,680/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22314?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,680/mo in ZIP 22314. The local median household income is $148,451/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22314?

Rent in ZIP 22314 has increased 5.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22314 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22314 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,680/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($148,451/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22314 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22314 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.8% of ZIP 22314 households are renters, while 46.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 22314 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 22314 compare to the rest of Alexandria?

ZIP 22314 is pricier than Alexandria as a whole. At $2,680/mo, it's $362 above the Alexandria citywide median of $2,318/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22314 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22314 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,680/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 22314's median household income ($148,451/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22314 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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