The cheapest cities to live in Virginia ranked by median rent, home values, and more.
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danville, VA | $808 | $42,778 | $110,200 | 42,239 |
| 2 | Roanoke, VA | $964 | $52,671 | $180,500 | 98,677 |
| 3 | Staunton, VA | $993 | $62,586 | $239,300 | 25,765 |
| 4 | Lynchburg, VA | $1,043 | $59,808 | $211,800 | 79,255 |
| 5 | Salem, VA | $1,046 | $66,716 | $244,800 | 25,477 |
| 6 | Harrisonburg, VA | $1,120 | $59,752 | $278,200 | 51,492 |
| 7 | Petersburg, VA | $1,132 | $50,741 | $157,900 | 33,365 |
| 8 | Cave Spring, VA | $1,224 | $85,314 | $296,700 | 26,014 |
| 9 | Norfolk, VA | $1,246 | $64,017 | $271,900 | 235,037 |
| 10 | Portsmouth, VA | $1,266 | $58,972 | $229,400 | 97,299 |
| 11 | Newport News, VA | $1,285 | $66,718 | $243,300 | 184,774 |
| 12 | Blacksburg, VA | $1,290 | $48,070 | $417,200 | 45,288 |
| 13 | Winchester, VA | $1,298 | $64,648 | $325,900 | 27,981 |
| 14 | Richmond, VA | $1,314 | $62,671 | $328,100 | 227,595 |
| 15 | Hampton, VA | $1,346 | $67,758 | $234,100 | 137,334 |
| 16 | Charlottesville, VA | $1,453 | $69,829 | $448,400 | 45,863 |
| 17 | Tuckahoe, VA | $1,479 | $96,188 | $442,200 | 48,610 |
| 18 | Suffolk, VA | $1,484 | $90,089 | $329,600 | 96,638 |
| 19 | Fredericksburg, VA | $1,521 | $85,368 | $461,500 | 28,383 |
| 20 | Chesapeake, VA | $1,523 | $94,189 | $359,100 | 251,153 |
| 21 | Mechanicsville, VA | $1,645 | $97,569 | $323,600 | 38,437 |
| 22 | Virginia Beach, VA | $1,649 | $90,685 | $366,300 | 457,066 |
| 23 | Short Pump, VA | $1,804 | $132,194 | $543,000 | 28,177 |
| 24 | Manassas, VA | $1,835 | $117,919 | $434,700 | 42,674 |
| 25 | Dale City, VA | $1,868 | $113,245 | $400,100 | 72,793 |
| 26 | Annandale, VA | $1,932 | $112,872 | $650,100 | 41,982 |
| 27 | Bailey's Crossroads, VA | $1,958 | $84,241 | $398,200 | 25,458 |
| 28 | Sterling, VA | $1,979 | $125,753 | $508,400 | 31,251 |
| 29 | Leesburg, VA | $1,980 | $140,668 | $617,700 | 48,788 |
| 30 | Woodbridge, VA | $1,985 | $100,370 | $395,400 | 43,443 |
| 31 | Lake Ridge, VA | $2,011 | $120,844 | $452,800 | 45,007 |
| 32 | Alexandria, VA | $2,031 | $113,638 | $696,800 | 156,788 |
| 33 | West Falls Church, VA | $2,140 | $131,236 | $658,700 | 30,660 |
| 34 | Reston, VA | $2,170 | $139,515 | $616,000 | 63,542 |
| 35 | Centreville, VA | $2,238 | $143,704 | $565,900 | 71,885 |
| 36 | Fair Oaks, VA | $2,242 | $119,387 | $580,500 | 35,472 |
| 37 | Arlington, VA | $2,275 | $140,160 | $864,800 | 235,463 |
| 38 | Oakton, VA | $2,333 | $163,662 | $776,700 | 36,776 |
| 39 | Ashburn, VA | $2,397 | $152,094 | $659,000 | 45,551 |
| 40 | Tysons, VA | $2,478 | $129,189 | $640,500 | 28,022 |
| 41 | Linton Hall, VA | $2,613 | $170,989 | $594,200 | 42,077 |
| 42 | Springfield, VA | $2,643 | $123,691 | $622,200 | 30,894 |
| 43 | Burke, VA | $2,715 | $179,063 | $696,800 | 43,336 |
| 44 | South Riding, VA | $2,853 | $190,701 | $689,400 | 34,200 |
| 45 | McLean, VA | $3,376 | $250,001 | $1,304,900 | 50,232 |
Key Takeaways
- Danville, VA ranks #1 with a median rent of $808.
- The top 5 cities are: Danville, VA; Roanoke, VA; Staunton, VA; Lynchburg, VA; Salem, VA.
- Median household income in the #1 city is $42,778, with a population of 42,239.
Methodology
Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.