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ZIP 22901

Pop. 37,237·Albemarle County·122nd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,885/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.6%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$80
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 22901 · $1,885
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,700
2 BR
$1,940
3 BR
$2,360
4 BR+
$2,900
Research median
$1,940/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
$22,620/yr
At $1,885/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyAlbemarle County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.6% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22901 (Charlottesville, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 60.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,237
Median income
$92,145
Median age
42.1
Renters
43.2%
Age distribution
19.9%
20.9%
23.6%
12.4%
23.2%
Under 1819.9%
18–3420.9%
35–5423.6%
55–6412.4%
65+23.2%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
70.4%
12.2%
White70.4%
Black12.2%
Hispanic9.5%
Asian5.1%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
12.6%
19.7%
60.7%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma12.6%
Some college19.7%
Bachelor's+60.7%
Housing tenure
56.8%
43.2%
Owner56.8%
Renter43.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22901 in Charlottesville, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,353 → $1,885
up 39.3%
Income
$78,468 → $92,145
up 17.4%
Population
35,901 → 37,237
up 3.7%
Renter share
44% → 43.2%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
61.6% → 60.7%
-0.9 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 22901 in Charlottesville, VA has climbed from $1,353 to $1,885, a 39.3% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 22901 in Charlottesville, VA now reports about $92,145, up from $78,468 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.7% since 2021, moving from about 35,901 residents to roughly 37,237. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 22901 in Charlottesville, VA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22901 covers Charlottesville, VA. The median rent here is $1,885/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($92,145/yr), ZIP 22901 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22901?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22901 (Charlottesville, VA) is $1,885. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22901's median rent of $1,885/mo is $80 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22901 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22901 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #122 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,885/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,885/mo in ZIP 22901. The local median household income is $92,145/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22901?

Rent in ZIP 22901 has increased 11.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22901 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,885/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($92,145/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22901 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.2% of ZIP 22901 households are renters, while 56.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22901 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22901 compare to the rest of Charlottesville?

ZIP 22901 is more affordable than Charlottesville overall. At $1,885/mo, it's $136 below the Charlottesville citywide median of $2,021/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22901 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,885/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 22901's median household income ($92,145/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22901 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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