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Rental Market Trends in Alexandria, VA

What is the average rent in Alexandria, VA?

$2,041/month

Average Rent

731 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,041 per month. This is 25% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/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 $1,683 per month for a studio, $2,041 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,511 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,667 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,683/month
493 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,041/month
731 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,511/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,667/month
1,263 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,911/month
734 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,817/month
847 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,864/month
1,183 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,157/month
2,367 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,108/month
828 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,711/month
1,102 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,569/month
1,952 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,597/month
521 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,076/month
513 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,892/month
1,152 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,077/month
1,503 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Alexandria, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $26 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Alexandria, VA
Last Updated July 2025
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
39% $1,501 - $2,000/month
56% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria?

Based on current rent prices, Arlandria, Bellewood and Longpath are the most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Arlandria
$1,555/month
627 Sq Ft
Bellewood
$1,641/month
520 Sq Ft
Longpath
$1,641/month
520 Sq Ft
Beverly Hills
$1,670/month
656 Sq Ft
Pinecrest
$1,771/month
806 Sq Ft
Montebello Condominiums
$1,843/month
736 Sq Ft
Brookville/Seminary Valley
$1,849/month
632 Sq Ft
Seminary Hill
$1,909/month
724 Sq Ft
Groveton Heights
$1,918/month
728 Sq Ft
Parkfairfax
$1,949/month
733 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Berg
$4,158/month
721 Sq Ft
Eton Square
$3,524/month
999 Sq Ft
Eisenhower East/Carlyle District
$3,425/month
731 Sq Ft
Eisenhower East
$3,425/month
731 Sq Ft
Old Town
$3,223/month
700 Sq Ft
Brenton
$3,153/month
642 Sq Ft
Mt. Ida
$3,022/month
785 Sq Ft
Parker-Gray Historic District
$2,959/month
699 Sq Ft
Northeast Alexandria
$2,904/month
656 Sq Ft
Old Town/Potomac Yard
$2,844/month
720 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 Alexandria West .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old Town/Potomac Yard
$2,844/month
720 Sq Ft
Potomac West
$2,837/month
711 Sq Ft
Alexandria West
$2,245/month
766 Sq Ft
Potomac Yard
$2,788/month
722 Sq Ft
Old Town
$3,223/month
700 Sq Ft
Beauregard
$2,178/month
714 Sq Ft
Landmark/Van Dorn
$2,118/month
763 Sq Ft
Huntington
$2,749/month
745 Sq Ft
Eisenhower East/Carlyle District
$3,425/month
731 Sq Ft
Eisenhower East
$3,425/month
731 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 $2,041, you’ll want to make about $6,803 per month or $81,636 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 $1,683 - $2,667. You can expect to pay 5.6% more for groceries, 2.5% more for utilities, and 8.1% more for transportation.

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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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Apartment Averages

Arlandria

Alexandria, VA

The Berg

Alexandria, VA

Studio
$1,423/month
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One Bedroom
$1,598/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,005/month
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Three Bedroom
$3,228/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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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