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Rental Market Trends in Alexandria, VA

What is the average rent in Alexandria, VA?

$2,013/month

Average Rent

732 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

Alexandria, VA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,013 per month. This is 22% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Alexandria one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Alexandria average $1,645 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Alexandria average $2,013 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Alexandria average $2,498 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Alexandria average $2,735 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,645/month
494 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,013/month
732 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,498/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,735/month
1,266 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,828/month
1,075 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,806/month
860 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,569/month
1,047 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,902/month
2,244 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,134/month
718 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,614/month
1,039 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,883/month
1,303 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,512/month
659 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,786/month
584 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,005/month
1,306 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,378/month
1,595 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Alexandria, VA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.8%, which averages out to $36 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Alexandria, VA
Last Updated June 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
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, Beverly Hills, Arlandria and Hybla Valley are the most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Beverly Hills
$1,534/month
648 Sq Ft
Arlandria
$1,541/month
661 Sq Ft
Hybla Valley
$1,556/month
711 Sq Ft
Brookville/Seminary Valley
$1,617/month
683 Sq Ft
Mount Vernon
$1,755/month
735 Sq Ft
North Ridge/Rosemont
$1,892/month
704 Sq Ft
Seminary Hill
$1,922/month
742 Sq Ft
Landmark/Van Dorn
$1,989/month
774 Sq Ft
Alexandria West
$2,016/month
767 Sq Ft
Lincolnia
$2,034/month
801 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Alexandria?

Based on current rent prices, Old Town, Parker-Gray Historic District and Eisenhower East/Carlyle District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Alexandria.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old Town
$2,995/month
709 Sq Ft
Parker-Gray Historic District
$2,857/month
705 Sq Ft
Eisenhower East/Carlyle District
$2,612/month
677 Sq Ft
Potomac Yard
$2,609/month
715 Sq Ft
Potomac West
$2,517/month
716 Sq Ft
Northeast Alexandria
$2,489/month
669 Sq Ft
Taylor Run
$2,344/month
678 Sq Ft
Del Ray
$2,339/month
720 Sq Ft
Eisenhower Ave/Eisenhower West
$2,311/month
757 Sq Ft
Groveton
$2,283/month
706 Sq Ft

Which Alexandria neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Alexandria with the most apartments available are Alexandria West, Potomac West and Old Town .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Alexandria West
$2,016/month
767 Sq Ft
Potomac West
$2,517/month
716 Sq Ft
Old Town
$2,995/month
709 Sq Ft
Potomac Yard
$2,609/month
715 Sq Ft
Landmark/Van Dorn
$1,989/month
774 Sq Ft
Del Ray
$2,339/month
720 Sq Ft
Huntington
$2,159/month
732 Sq Ft
Groveton
$2,283/month
706 Sq Ft
Eisenhower East/Carlyle District
$2,612/month
677 Sq Ft
Parker-Gray Historic District
$2,857/month
705 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 $2,013, you’ll want to make about $6,710 per month or $80,520 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 $1,645 - $2,735. 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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Alexandria, VA

6,595 Available Apartments for Rent

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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

Beverly Hills

Alexandria, VA

Old Town

Alexandria, VA

Studio
$1,345/month
$1,840/month
One Bedroom
$1,597/month
$2,562/month
Two Bedroom
$2,072/month
$3,489/month
Three Bedroom
-
$4,946/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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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