salaryRent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Most households rent (61%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,640 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Virginia. It is number 35 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bensley?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bensley
| Size | Bensley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,056 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,237 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,735 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bensley overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bensley, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bensley
Life in Bensley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bensley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $225 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $218,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,850 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bensley, VA?
Renting in Bensley costs a median of about $1,291 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Bensley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,640 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bensley cheap or expensive?
Bensley is rated OK: rent takes 28.4% of the typical household income of $54,515. It ranks 35th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bensley?
The median homeowner in Bensley pays $1,792 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.
Is Bensley more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bensley?
The median home value in Bensley is $218,500, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
5,949 people live in Bensley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.