Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Alexandria, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Alexandria
$900/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Alexandria is $900 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alexandria
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Alexandria rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Alexandria, LA
Average rent prices in Alexandria have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $900, whereas a house costs $980. 1-bedroom apartments in Alexandria run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $825 | 1% | 27% | |
2 bedroom | $955 | 13% |  4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 7% | 55% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cherokee Village | $1,015 | |
Garden District | $912 | |
Good Earth | $900 | |
Grundy Cooper | $1,304 | |
Kellyland | $1,005 | |
Martin Park | $900 | |
Shirley Park | $975 | |
The Lakes District | $917 | |
West Pointe | $850 | |
Wilshire Park | $900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $900 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,187 | 7% | - | |
Houses | $980 | 2% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$955
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
55%
The Lakes District
Average rent
$917
Shirley Park
Average rent
$975
Garden District
Average rent
$912
West Pointe
Average rent
$850
Grundy Cooper
Average rent
$1,304
Martin Park
Average rent
$900
Good Earth
Average rent
$900
Kellyland
Average rent
$1,005
Wilshire Park
Average rent
$900
Cherokee Village
Average rent
$1,015
Apartments
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,187
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$980
Last 30 days
2%
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
53%lower than the national median
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alexandria, LA is 28% lower than the median rent in Anacoco, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,250
62%$1,500
3%$1,325
4%$775
60%$1,300
$878
6%$899
9%$975
25%$787
7%$975
14%$1,100
9%$750
Cost of living in Alexandria, LA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alexandria
2022 Vance Ave, Alexandria, LA 71301
2 beds
1 bath
$620
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alexandria
2043 Rapides Ave, Alexandria, LA 71301
2 beds
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alexandria
942 Bogan St, Alexandria, LA 71302
2 beds
1 bath
$700
House for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alexandria
3948 Carlton St #1, Alexandria, LA 71302
3 beds
2 baths
$750
House for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alexandria
4 beds
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alexandria
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
6h ago
5445 Provine Pl, Alexandria, LA 71303
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,224–$1,864
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Alexandria
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,375
House for rent
6h ago
5445 Provine Pl, Alexandria, LA 71303
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,224–$1,864
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
4335 Clubhouse Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$905–$1,030
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Garden District apartment for rent in Alexandria
712 19th St #B, Alexandria, LA 71301
1 bed
1 bath
$570
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Shirley Park apartment for rent in Alexandria
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
17h ago
4335 Clubhouse Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$905–$1,030
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Charles Park townhouse for rent in Alexandria
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Shirley Park apartment for rent in Alexandria
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
425 Wilson Ln, Alexandria, LA 71303
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
6h ago
5445 Provine Pl, Alexandria, LA 71303
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,510–$1,864
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
4335 Clubhouse Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$905–$1,030
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2509 Culpepper Rd, Alexandria, LA 71301
2 beds
1 bath
$825
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 $900 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Alexandria?
Average rent prices in Alexandria have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Alexandria rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Alexandria is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Alexandria?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria are West Pointe ($850/mo), Martin Park ($900/mo), and Good Earth ($900/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Alexandria?
To comfortably afford rent in Alexandria, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Alexandria?
September offers the lowest rents in Alexandria, while April sees the highest prices, creating about a 15% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.
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).