Mason Estates
2145 Horseshoe Dr,
Alexandria, LA 71301
$1,000 - $1,900
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Alexandria, LA
What is the average rent in Alexandria, LA?
$883/month
Average Rent
708 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Alexandria, LA is $883 per month. This is 46% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Alexandria more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Alexandria, you can expect to pay about $500 per month for a studio, $883 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,065 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,196 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Alexandria, LA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.4%, which averages out to $21 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Alexandria, LA
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
68%
$700 - $1,000/month
26%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Alexandria, LA?
Because the average rent in Alexandria is $883, you’ll want to make about $2,943 per month or $35,316 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Alexandria, LA is 7.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Alexandria is 25.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $500 - $1,196. You can expect to pay 3.8% less for groceries, 2.6% more for utilities, and 0.7% more for transportation.
How does Alexandria, LA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Alexandria, LA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.