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What Is the Average Rent in Albemarle County, Virginia?

$1,692/month 4.3%vs 2023 ($1,623)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Albemarle County, Virginia is $1,692/month (±$33), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $495,400 (±$13,418), and the median household income is $104,392/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Albemarle County, Virginia and Neighbouring Counties

Charlottesville: $1,540Greene: $1,309Louisa: $1,220Albemarle County: $1,692Fluvanna: $1,204Orange: $1,205Rockingham: $1,160Buckingham: $927Augusta: $1,136Nelson: $946$1,540$1,309$1,220$1,692$1,204$1,205$1,160$927$1,136$946

Housing Metrics for Albemarle County, Virginia

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,692
Median Home Value$495,400
Median Household Income$104,392
Total Housing Units45,912
Renter-Occupied Units15,643
Renter-Occupied Share34%
Households Paying 50%+ Income3,773 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$1,112+0.0%
1 BR$1,618+0.0%
2 BR$1,686+0.0%
3 BR$1,781+0.0%
4 BR$2,117+0.0%
5+ BR$3,501+0.0%

How does Albemarle County, Virginia compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Virginia.

Higher rent than 89% of counties in Virginia · 16th of 133

Cheapest: Norton city($692)
Priciest: Loudoun County($2,386)
#CountyValue
1Loudoun County$2,386
2Arlington County$2,322
3Fairfax County$2,276
… 12 more …
16Albemarle County(you are here)$1,692
… 114 more …
131Norton city$692
132Russell County$653
133Bland County$644

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Albemarle County, Virginia?

The median gross rent in Albemarle County, Virginia is $1,692/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Albemarle County, Virginia?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Albemarle County, Virginia is $1,686/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$55. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Albemarle County, Virginia?

The median home value in Albemarle County, Virginia is $495,400 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Albemarle County are rent-burdened?

In Albemarle County, Virginia, 3,773 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Albemarle County, Virginia?

The median household income in Albemarle County, Virginia is $104,392/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,692 has a margin of error of ±$33. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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