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Rental Market Trends in Alexandria, VA

What is the average rent in Alexandria, VA?

$2,019/month

Average Rent

731 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,019 per month. This is 23% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,619 per month for a studio, $2,019 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,501 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,716 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,619/month
495 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,019/month
731 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,501/month
1,040 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,716/month
1,269 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,812/month
1,199 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,415/month
879 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,615/month
745 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,562/month
1,541 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,211/month
758 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,666/month
1,060 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,088/month
1,358 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,374/month
498 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,015/month
682 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,773/month
1,216 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,007/month
1,938 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Alexandria, VA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.3%, which averages out to $25 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Alexandria, VA
Last Updated April 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
6% $1,001 - $1,500/month
41% $1,501 - $2,000/month
53% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mount Vernon
$1,527/month
574 Sq Ft
Arlandria
$1,547/month
654 Sq Ft
Beverly Hills
$1,596/month
648 Sq Ft
Hybla Valley
$1,602/month
690 Sq Ft
Brookville/Seminary Valley
$1,651/month
659 Sq Ft
Pinecrest
$1,704/month
802 Sq Ft
Montebello Condominiums
$1,797/month
764 Sq Ft
Seminary Hill
$1,817/month
730 Sq Ft
Beauregard
$1,838/month
707 Sq Ft
Fair Haven
$1,848/month
720 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Alexandria?

Based on current rent prices, The Berg, Old Town and Parker-Gray Historic District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Alexandria.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Berg
$3,512/month
712 Sq Ft
Old Town
$3,143/month
709 Sq Ft
Parker-Gray Historic District
$2,923/month
705 Sq Ft
Brenton
$2,873/month
665 Sq Ft
Ten Thousand Village
$2,864/month
574 Sq Ft
Abingdon
$2,774/month
726 Sq Ft
Old Town/Potomac Yard
$2,745/month
720 Sq Ft
Eisenhower East/Carlyle District
$2,738/month
694 Sq Ft
Eisenhower East
$2,738/month
694 Sq Ft
Potomac Yard
$2,668/month
718 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
$2,745/month
720 Sq Ft
Potomac West
$2,558/month
711 Sq Ft
Alexandria West
$1,977/month
759 Sq Ft
Old Town
$3,143/month
709 Sq Ft
Potomac Yard
$2,668/month
718 Sq Ft
Landmark/Van Dorn
$2,029/month
766 Sq Ft
Beauregard
$1,838/month
707 Sq Ft
Del Ray
$2,314/month
701 Sq Ft
Eisenhower East/Carlyle District
$2,738/month
694 Sq Ft
Eisenhower East
$2,738/month
694 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 $2,019, you’ll want to make about $6,730 per month or $80,760 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 $1,619 - $2,716. 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

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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

Mount Vernon

Alexandria, VA

The Berg

Alexandria, VA

Studio
$1,172/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,678/month
-
Two Bedroom
$2,025/month
-
Three Bedroom
$2,303/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.

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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