Azure National Landing
3130 S Potomac Ave,
Arlington, VA 22202
$2,346 - $8,841 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Alexandria, VA
What is the average rent in Alexandria, VA?
$2,005/month
Average Rent
731 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.1%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,005 per month. This is 23% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/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 $1,657 per month for a studio, $2,005 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,428 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,686 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Alexandria, VA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.1%, which averages out to $42 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
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Most rental prices fall within this range
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5%
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42%
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53%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria?
Based on current rent prices, Montebello Condominiums, Beverly Hills and Arlandria are the most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria.
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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, Alexandria West and Potomac West .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Alexandria, VA?
Because the average rent in Alexandria is $2,005, you’ll want to make about $6,683 per month or $80,196 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 36.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Alexandria is 106.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,657 - $2,686. You can expect to pay 5.1% more for groceries, 2.4% more for utilities, and 5.4% 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.
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.