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Rental Market Trends in Alexandria, VA

What is the average rent in Alexandria, VA?

$2,001/month

Average Rent

732 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,001 per month. This is 23% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/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 $1,649 per month for a studio, $2,001 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,452 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,699 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,649/month
494 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,001/month
732 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,452/month
1,039 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,699/month
1,267 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,792/month
1,272 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,580/month
859 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,642/month
899 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,644/month
1,684 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,144/month
772 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,583/month
995 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,419/month
393 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,968/month
485 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,888/month
1,057 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,090/month
1,158 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Alexandria, VA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.3%, which averages out to $46 less 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 March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Alexandria, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
5% $1,001 - $1,500/month
42% $1,501 - $2,000/month
52% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria?

Based on current rent prices, Arlandria, Beverly Hills and Hybla Valley are the most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Arlandria
$1,567/month
637 Sq Ft
Beverly Hills
$1,608/month
644 Sq Ft
Hybla Valley
$1,625/month
717 Sq Ft
Brookville/Seminary Valley
$1,677/month
663 Sq Ft
Fairlington Towne
$1,700/month
660 Sq Ft
Pinecrest
$1,701/month
795 Sq Ft
Mount Vernon
$1,736/month
661 Sq Ft
Montebello Condominiums
$1,773/month
763 Sq Ft
Lincolnia
$1,833/month
786 Sq Ft
Seminary Hill
$1,837/month
728 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ten Thousand Village
$3,694/month
816 Sq Ft
The Berg
$3,526/month
718 Sq Ft
Parker-Gray Historic District
$3,278/month
766 Sq Ft
Old Town
$3,178/month
734 Sq Ft
Old Town/Potomac Yard
$2,819/month
728 Sq Ft
Eisenhower East/Carlyle District
$2,800/month
716 Sq Ft
Eisenhower East
$2,800/month
716 Sq Ft
Abingdon
$2,776/month
727 Sq Ft
Brenton
$2,740/month
624 Sq Ft
Potomac Yard
$2,678/month
715 Sq Ft

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 Old Town .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old Town/Potomac Yard
$2,819/month
728 Sq Ft
Potomac West
$2,554/month
705 Sq Ft
Old Town
$3,178/month
734 Sq Ft
Alexandria West
$1,987/month
762 Sq Ft
Potomac Yard
$2,678/month
715 Sq Ft
Landmark/Van Dorn
$1,958/month
758 Sq Ft
Beauregard
$1,845/month
716 Sq Ft
Del Ray
$2,362/month
692 Sq Ft
Parker-Gray Historic District
$3,278/month
766 Sq Ft
Eisenhower East/Carlyle District
$2,800/month
716 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Alexandria, VA?

Because the average rent in Alexandria is $2,001, you’ll want to make about $6,670 per month or $80,040 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 37.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Alexandria is 104.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,649 - $2,699. You can expect to pay 5.0% more for groceries, 2.9% more for utilities, and 4.8% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Arlandria

Alexandria, VA

Ten Thousand Village

Alexandria, VA

Studio
$1,424/month
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One Bedroom
$1,602/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,966/month
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Three Bedroom
$3,099/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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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