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ZIP 22315

Pop. 30,404·Fairfax County·22nd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,889/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
+$924
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 22315 · $2,889
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,370
1 BR
$2,440
2 BR
$2,720
3 BR
$3,430
4 BR+
$4,040
Research median
$2,720/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
$34,668/yr
At $2,889/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.0% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22315 (Alexandria, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 66.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,404
Median income
$159,805
Median age
40.9
Renters
23.8%
Age distribution
22.8%
16.4%
31.3%
13.6%
15.9%
Under 1822.8%
18–3416.4%
35–5431.3%
55–6413.6%
65+15.9%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
46.5%
21.4%
16.1%
White46.5%
Black21.4%
Hispanic11.3%
Asian16.1%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
12.5%
16.8%
66.3%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma12.5%
Some college16.8%
Bachelor's+66.3%
Housing tenure
76.2%
23.8%
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22315 in Alexandria, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,169 → $2,889
up 33.2%
Income
$138,452 → $159,805
up 15.4%
Population
30,129 → 30,404
up 0.9%
Renter share
25.4% → 23.8%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
60.7% → 66.3%
+5.6 pts
Median age
39.6 → 40.9
+1.3 yrs

Rent in ZIP 22315 in Alexandria, VA has climbed 33.2% since 2021, going from about $2,169 per month to roughly $2,889 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 22315 in Alexandria, VA now reports about $159,805, up from $138,452 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 23.8% of households rent today, against 25.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 60.7% to 66.3%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 22315 in Alexandria, VA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22315 covers Alexandria, VA. The median rent here is $2,889/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,720/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($159,805/yr), ZIP 22315 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22315?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22315 (Alexandria, VA) is $2,889. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22315 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22315's median rent of $2,889/mo is $924 (47%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22315 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22315 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #22 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,889/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22315?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,889/mo in ZIP 22315. The local median household income is $159,805/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22315?

Rent in ZIP 22315 has increased 12.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22315 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22315 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,889/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($159,805/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22315 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22315 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.8% of ZIP 22315 households are renters, while 76.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22315 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22315 compare to the rest of Alexandria?

ZIP 22315 is pricier than Alexandria as a whole. At $2,889/mo, it's $571 above the Alexandria citywide median of $2,318/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22315 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22315 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,889/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 22315's median household income ($159,805/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22315 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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