Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Alexandria, VA

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Alexandria, VA is $2,500. This is +28%, or $551, higher than the national average.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,500

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Total rentals

255

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Alexandria, VA is $2,500. This is +28%, or $551, higher than the national average.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
64%
22%
5%
3%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

57%
43%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Alexandria, VA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Alexandria, VA have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Alexandria, VA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Alexandria, VA is $2,405. A 1-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA costs about $2,296 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,993. Houses for rent in Alexandria, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,750.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,257

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,818

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$5,450

3%

9%

Studio

$1,800

2%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,257

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,818

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Alexandria, VA, 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.

Compare rent prices in Alexandria, VA to other cities

Median rent prices in Alexandria, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Annandale, VA.

Alexandria

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,421
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Alexandria, VA is 3% higher than the median rent in Annandale, VA.

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$1,700

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Cost of living in
Alexandria, VA

The overall cost of living in Alexandria, VA is 24% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

8% higher

Groceries

10% higher

Health

13% higher

Housing

68% higher

Transportation

4% higher

Utilities

6% lower

Apartments for rent in Alexandria

Discover rentals in Alexandria, VA

5340 Holmes Run Pkwy #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Alexandria

5340 Holmes Run Pkwy #1, Alexandria, VA 22304

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

134 Jasper Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Alexandria

The Blue Room (Room #2) in Alexandria

134 Jasper Pl, Alexandria, VA 22304

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available Mar 9

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5h ago

9.4

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Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes

1400 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,265–$3,621

Apartment for rent

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5h ago

9.4

Excellent

Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

935 N Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,271–$5,596

Apartment for rent

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Mason at Van Dorn

140 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,336–$3,102

Apartment for rent

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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.8

Very good

Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes

441 N Armistead St, Alexandria, VA 22312

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,345–$4,420

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

9.4

Excellent

Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes

5510 Ascot Ct, Alexandria, VA 22311

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,379–$4,138

Apartment for rent

5005 Seminary Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Apartment for rent

Available Jan 22