salaryRent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.3 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,680 a year. That is $29 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 49 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Warrenton?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Warrenton
| Size | Warrenton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,166 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,431 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,299 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,452 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Warrenton 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 Warrenton, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Warrenton
Life in Warrenton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Warrenton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,827 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $478,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,830 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Warrenton, VA?
Renting in Warrenton costs a median of about $1,492 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Warrenton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,680 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Warrenton cheap or expensive?
Warrenton is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.9% of the typical household income of $89,872. It ranks 49th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Warrenton?
The median homeowner in Warrenton pays $3,243 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.
Is Warrenton 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 Warrenton?
The median home value in Warrenton is $478,300, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
10,176 people live in Warrenton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.