Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Alexandria, VA

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Alexandria, VA is $2,459. This is +29%, or $559, higher than the national average.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,459

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

308

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Alexandria, VA is $2,459. This is +29%, or $559, higher than the national average.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
71%
20%
3%
2%
$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 3% 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 $2,382. A 1-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA costs about $2,287 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,825. Houses for rent in Alexandria, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,700

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,400

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$5,900

6%

3%

Studio

$1,864

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,864

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,900

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

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$2,459
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,577
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Alexandria, VA is 5% lower than the median rent in Annandale, VA.

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$2,000

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$3,000

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$1,700

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$2,450

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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

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5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Alexandria

The Grey Room (Room #1) in Alexandria

134 Jasper Pl, Alexandria, VA 22304

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

House for rent

Available Feb 1

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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–$3,211

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–$5,454

Apartment for rent

Mason at Van Dorn - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

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Mason at Van Dorn

140 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,340–$2,933

Apartment for rent

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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–$4,445

Apartment for rent

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Rent special

5h ago

9.4

Excellent

Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

5797A Rayburn Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,435–$4,229

Apartment for rent

Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes

441 N Armistead St, Alexandria, VA 22312

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,481–$4,200

Apartment for rent

South Port - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3h ago

9.4

Excellent

South Port

6112 Edsall Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,578–$2,452

Apartment for rent