Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Alexandria, VA

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Alexandria, VA is $2,507. This is +29%, or $562, higher than the national average.

$2.56

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,507

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

251

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Alexandria, VA is $2,507. This is +29%, or $562, higher than the national average.

$2.56

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
65%
25%
5%
1%
$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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $2,380. A 1-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA costs about $2,210 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,835. Houses for rent in Alexandria, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,650.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,180

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,800

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,800

4%

15%

4 bedroom

$4,564

4%

11%

Studio

$1,850

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,180

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,564

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

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$2,507
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Alexandria, VA is 12% lower than the median rent in Annandale, VA.

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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

Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes

1400 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,265–$4,032

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

14h 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–$5,164

Apartment for rent

Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

38m ago

9.4

Excellent

Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes

5510 Ascot Ct, Alexandria, VA 22311

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,379–$3,895

Apartment for rent

Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

37m ago

9.1

Excellent

Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

5797A Rayburn Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,435–$4,115

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes

441 N Armistead St, Alexandria, VA 22312

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,477–$3,634

Price drop

Apartment for rent

The Alante in Alexandria - Photo 1 of 1

12m ago

8.8

Very good

The Alante in Alexandria

4820 Kenmore Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,520–$3,300

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 31

South Port - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

7h ago

9.4

Excellent

South Port

6112 Edsall Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,586–$2,072

Price drop

Apartment for rent

4900 Seminary Road - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

6h ago

9.6

Excellent

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4900 Seminary Road

4900 Seminary Rd #669, Alexandria, VA 22311

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,590–$1,790

Price drop

Apartment for rent