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3130 S Potomac Ave,
Arlington, VA 22202
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Rental Market Trends in Alexandria, VA
What is the average rent in Alexandria, VA?
$2,048/month
Average Rent
731 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,048 per month. This is 26% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/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 $1,706 per month for a studio, $2,048 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,549 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,668 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Alexandria, VA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $29 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 June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
6%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
35%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
58%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria?
Based on current rent prices, Beverly Hills, Arlandria and Bellewood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Alexandria?
Based on current rent prices, The Berg, Eton Square and Eisenhower East/Carlyle 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 Potomac Yard .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Alexandria, VA?
Because the average rent in Alexandria is $2,048, you’ll want to make about $6,826 per month or $81,912 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 41.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Alexandria is 122.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,706 - $2,668. You can expect to pay 5.9% more for groceries, 2.4% more for utilities, and 7.9% 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
$1,315/month
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One Bedroom
$1,549/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,088/month
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Three Bedroom
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.