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3030 S Potomac Ave,
Arlington, VA 22202
$2,135 - $6,199
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Alexandria, VA
What is the average rent in Alexandria, VA?
$2,022/month
Average Rent
730 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0%
Increase in the Last Year
As of September 2025, the average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,022 per month. This is 23% higher than the national average rent price of $1,639/month, making Alexandria one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Alexandria, you can expect to pay about $1,658 per month for a studio, $2,022 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,477 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,700 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Alexandria, VA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0%, which averages out to $1 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Alexandria, VA
Last Updated September 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
5%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
42%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
53%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Alexandria?
Based on current rent prices, Ten Thousand Village, The Berg and Parker-Gray Historic District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Alexandria.
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Which Alexandria neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Alexandria with the most apartments available are Old Town/Potomac Yard, Potomac West and Alexandria West .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Alexandria, VA?
Because the average rent in Alexandria is $2,022, you’ll want to make about $6,740 per month or $80,880 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, VA is 40.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Alexandria is 117.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,658 - $2,700. You can expect to pay 5.6% more for groceries, 2.5% more for utilities, and 8.1% more for transportation.
How does Alexandria, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Alexandria, VA 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.
Studio
$1,492/month
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One Bedroom
$1,607/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,019/month
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Three Bedroom
$3,213/month
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.