Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Alexandria, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Alexandria rent stands today
Alexandria, VA rent slipped 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,595/month. Renters today are paying $100 less per month on average than last year despite a 1.8% month-over-month increase in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Alexandria rent is 34.5% more expensive than the national median of $1,930/month, positioning it as a pricier metro with 302 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Alexandria rent for about $1,922/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,216/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,949/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,750/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $5,650/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Stonegate rents fell 58.3% year over year to $2,065/month across 13 rentals, a larger decline compared to the citywide drop of 2.2%. This indicates a significant local change distinct from the broader Alexandria market.
Median rent
Median rent in Alexandria
$2,595/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Alexandria is $2,595 per month as of July 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $665 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alexandria
302
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Alexandria rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Alexandria, VA
Average rent prices in Alexandria have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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, VA
Rent prices in Alexandria vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Alexandria is $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Alexandria run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,945.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,922 | No Change | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,216 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,949 |  1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,750 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $5,650 | 5% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Braddock Road Metro | $2,591 | |
Brookville Seminary Valley | $2,211 | |
Del Ray | $3,525 | |
Eisenhower East Carlyle District | $2,756 | |
Larchmont Village Apartments West | $1,726 | |
London Park Apartments | $2,049 | |
Northeast Alexandria | $3,450 | |
Old Town | $2,800 | |
Old Town North | $3,208 | |
Potomac Yard Potomac Greens | $2,925 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,450 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,875 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,186 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,922
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,216
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,949
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,650
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
Braddock Road Metro
Average rent
$2,591
Potomac Yard Potomac Greens
Average rent
$2,925
Eisenhower East Carlyle District
Average rent
$2,756
Old Town
Average rent
$2,800
Old Town North
Average rent
$3,208
Larchmont Village Apartments West
Average rent
$1,726
London Park Apartments
Average rent
$2,049
Del Ray
Average rent
$3,525
Brookville Seminary Valley
Average rent
$2,211
Northeast Alexandria
Average rent
$3,450
Apartments
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,875
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,186
Last 30 days
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.
How does rent in Alexandria, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Alexandria and Annandale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Alexandria
34%higher than the national median
61%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alexandria, VA is 16% lower than the median rent in Annandale, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,100
1%$2,828
$3,796
8%$3,416
22%$2,700
7%$2,875
4%$3,200
4%$5,450
1%$2,000
3%$2,997
6%$1,745
10%$2,500
Cost of living in Alexandria, VA
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 | 8% higher |
| Groceries | 11% higher |
| Health | 11% higher |
| Housing | 72% higher |
| Transportation | 2% higher |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Alexandria, VA
2d ago
441 N Armistead St, Alexandria, VA 22312
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,239–$3,605
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1400 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,253–$2,987
Apartment for rent
2d ago
935 N Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,271–$4,058
Apartment for rent
5h ago
5510 Ascot Ct, Alexandria, VA 22311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,379–$3,416
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Potomac Yard - Potomac Greens house for rent in Alexandria
2700 Main Line Blvd #224, Alexandria, VA 22301
2 beds
2 baths
$11,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
Old Town townhouse for rent in Alexandria
303 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
3 beds
3 baths
$11,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Potomac Yard - Potomac Greens house for rent in Alexandria
2700 Main Line Blvd #811, Alexandria, VA 22301
1 bed
1 bath
$9,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
Old Town apartment for rent in Alexandria
4 beds
3.5 baths
$8,400
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2201 Mill Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,979–$5,166
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
140 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,391–$4,004
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1225 First St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$4,215
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
5000 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,084–$3,724
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
140 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,391–$4,004
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,235
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,635
Apartment for rent
Available May 9
18h ago
Verified
5000 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,084–$3,724
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2201 Mill Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,979–$5,166
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1225 First St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$4,215
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
5000 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,084–$3,414
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3700 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22305
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,892–$3,808
Apartment for rent
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
Frequently asked questions for Alexandria, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Alexandria rental market.
How much is rent in Alexandria?
The average rent in Alexandria is $2,595 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Alexandria?
Average rent prices in Alexandria have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Alexandria rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Alexandria is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $665 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Alexandria?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria are Larchmont Village Apartments West ($1,726/mo), London Park Apartments ($2,049/mo), and Brookville Seminary Valley ($2,211/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Alexandria?
To comfortably afford rent in Alexandria, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Alexandria?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Alexandria average around $2,260/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,880/month.
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).