Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Average rent in
Alexandria, VA

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Alexandria, VA is $2,475. This is +30%, or $575, higher than the national average.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,475

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

286

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Alexandria, VA is $2,475. This is +30%, or $575, higher than the national average.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
68%
23%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,325. A 1-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA costs about $2,195 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,775. Houses for rent in Alexandria, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,142

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,700

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,500

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$5,000

5%

3%

Studio

$1,795

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,142

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

5%

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$2,475
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,714
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Alexandria, VA is 9% lower than the median rent in Annandale, VA.

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$4,800

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$2,190

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$3,287

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$1,733

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$2,400

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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 Parkway #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Alexandria

5340 Holmes Run Parkway #1, Alexandria, VA 22304

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

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

2h ago

9.4

Excellent

Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

935 North Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, VA 22304

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,271–$4,796

Apartment for rent

The Alante in Alexandria - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

The Alante in Alexandria

4820 Kenmore Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,340–$3,090

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 15

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

2h ago

9.4

Excellent

Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes

5510 Ascot Court, Alexandria, VA 22311

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,380–$4,300

Apartment for rent

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

2h ago

9.4

Excellent

Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

5797 Rayburn Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,436–$4,528

Apartment for rent

Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3h ago

9.4

Excellent

Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes

441 North Armistead Street, Alexandria, VA 22312

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,516–$2,836

Apartment for rent

South Port - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

South Port

6112 Edsall Road, Alexandria, VA 22304

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,558–$2,407

Apartment for rent

4900 Seminary Road - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

8h ago

9.6

Excellent

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4900 Seminary Road

4900 Seminary Road #669, Alexandria, VA 22311

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,690–$1,710

Price drop

Apartment for rent