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Average Rent in Alexandria, VA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Alexandria, VA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,192/mo
▼ 2.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,946/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
19
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA
Compare average rent across Alexandria, VA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria 22314 | $3,055 | $2,055 | 4 | 96 |
| Alexandria 22302 | $2,561 | $1,946 | 1 | 32 |
| Jefferson Manor | $2,475 | $2,028 | 1 | 17 |
| Alexandria 22305 | $2,357 | $2,145 | 1 | 6 |
| Columbia Heights | $2,321 | $1,868 | 1 | 35 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Alexandria, VA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,192 per month across 7 apartment communities and 19 available units. Rents have decreased $78 (2.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Array at West Alex starting at $1,946/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,192/mo.
Prices range from $1,946 to $2,501 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Alexandria, VA Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Alexandria, VA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Alexandria, VA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Array at West Alex | $1,946/mo | $2,001/mo | 3 | 4.7 |
| The Parker at Huntington Metro | $2,028/mo | $2,070/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| MAA Carlyle Square | $2,055/mo | $2,085/mo | 2 | 4.4 |
| Avalon Potomac Yard | $2,145/mo | $2,175/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| The Asher | $2,183/mo | $2,242/mo | 5 | 4.2 |
| Alexan Florence | $2,207/mo | $2,207/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
| Gables Old Town North | $2,501/mo | $2,501/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
Google Search Trends for Alexandria, VA Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Alexandria, VA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$88,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,192/mo.
Comfortable income
$105,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,946/mo), you need to earn at least $78,000/year.
Median household income in Alexandria, VA is $113,638 , about 8% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Alexandria, VA
Overall prices in Alexandria, VA runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 109.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Alexandria, VA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,192 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $6,950/mo |
Population
156,788
Median household income
$113,638
Census median rent
$2,031/mo
Rent as % of income
28.3%
Median age
37.5
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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