Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Alexandria, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Alexandria
$990/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Alexandria is $990 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $960 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alexandria
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Alexandria rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Alexandria, LA
Average rent prices in Alexandria have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Alexandria, LA
Rent prices in Alexandria vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Alexandria is $925, whereas a house costs $1,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Alexandria run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $980.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $725 | No Change |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $849 | 19% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $875 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,250 | 9% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 14% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Briarwood | $1,149 | |
Cherokee Village | $910 | |
Deerfield | $1,000 | |
Four Leaf Village | $1,005 | |
Garden District | $1,312 | |
Hunters Grove | $1,152 | |
Shirley Park | $980 | |
St Andrew's Links Estates | $1,000 | |
The Lakes District | $980 | |
Wilshire Park | $1,739 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $925 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,150 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$725
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$849
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
18%
The Lakes District
Average rent
$980
Shirley Park
Average rent
$980
Cherokee Village
Average rent
$910
Hunters Grove
Average rent
$1,152
Briarwood
Average rent
$1,149
Four Leaf Village
Average rent
$1,005
St Andrew's Links Estates
Average rent
$1,000
Garden District
Average rent
$1,312
Wilshire Park
Average rent
$1,739
Deerfield
Average rent
$1,000
Apartments
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
13%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Alexandria, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Alexandria, LA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Alexandria and Anacoco by all bedroom counts and property types.
Alexandria
49%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alexandria, LA is 1% higher than the median rent in Anacoco, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$985
7%$1,400
5%$1,270
5%$775
29%$1,900
$1,195
7%$950
26%$1,350
56%$787
4%$1,200
11%$1,000
2%$800
16%Cost of living in Alexandria, LA
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% higher |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 11% lower |
| Housing | 25% lower |
| Transportation | 1% higher |
| Utilities | 4% higher |
Discover rentals in Alexandria, LA
2d ago
111 15th St, Alexandria, LA 71301
2 beds
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Garden District house for rent in Alexandria
2 beds
1 bath
$700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alexandria
3948 Carlton St #1, Alexandria, LA 71302
3 beds
2 baths
$750
House for rent
Available May 26
5d+ ago
Shirley Park house for rent in Alexandria
3 beds
3 baths
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alexandria
4 beds
3 baths
$3,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Cherokee Village house for rent in Alexandria
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
22h ago
5445 Provine Pl, Alexandria, LA 71303
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,429–$1,934
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alexandria
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,375
House for rent
22h ago
5445 Provine Pl, Alexandria, LA 71303
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,429–$1,934
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4335 Clubhouse Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$915–$1,010
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3801 Halsey St, Alexandria, LA 71301
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$725–$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alexandria
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,375
House for rent
5d+ ago
Four Leaf Village house for rent in Alexandria
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Hunters Grove house for rent in Alexandria
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
House for rent
1d ago
4335 Clubhouse Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$915–$1,010
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2509 Culpepper Rd, Alexandria, LA 71301
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
425 Wilson Ln, Alexandria, LA 71303
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2000/2004 Simmons Street, Alexandria, LA 71303
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Alexandria, LA
Quick answers to common questions about the Alexandria rental market.
How much is rent in Alexandria?
The average rent in Alexandria is $990 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Alexandria?
Average rent prices in Alexandria have increased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Alexandria rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Alexandria is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $960 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Alexandria?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria are Cherokee Village ($910/mo), The Lakes District ($980/mo), and Shirley Park ($980/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Alexandria?
To comfortably afford rent in Alexandria, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Alexandria?
Alexandria's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $850 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $980 monthly. These figures represent increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms up 2.9% and two-bedrooms rising 2.3%.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).