Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Alexandria, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Alexandria, VA rent slipped 3.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,508/month. Renters are paying $80 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent remains essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Alexandria runs roughly 1.3× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier East Coast metros with a relatively small total rental inventory of 294 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Alexandria rent for $1,925/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,179/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,804/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $5,650/month. Houses command a median of $3,800/month compared to $2,340/month for apartments, reflecting the city's inventory split with 41.6% houses and 21.3% apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Dyes Oakcrest rents fell 47.4% year over year to $2,395/month across 15 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide cooldown of 3.4% and shows a localized market shift in Alexandria, VA.
Median rent
Median rent in Alexandria
$2,508/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Alexandria is $2,508 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $608 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alexandria
294
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Alexandria rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Alexandria, VA
Average rent prices in Alexandria have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,340, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Alexandria run $2,215 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,825.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,925 |  1% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $2,179 | 4% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,804 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,750 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $5,650 | 7% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Arlandria | $2,717 | |
Braddock Road Metro | $2,750 | |
Brookville Seminary Valley | $2,120 | |
Del Ray | $3,575 | |
Eisenhower East Carlyle District | $2,662 | |
Larchmont Village Apartments West | $1,813 | |
London Park Apartments | $2,000 | |
Old Town | $2,631 | |
Old Town North | $2,580 | |
Potomac Yard Potomac Greens | $2,594 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,340 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,800 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,179
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,804
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,650
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
11%
Braddock Road Metro
Average rent
$2,750
Potomac Yard Potomac Greens
Average rent
$2,594
Eisenhower East Carlyle District
Average rent
$2,662
Old Town
Average rent
$2,631
Larchmont Village Apartments West
Average rent
$1,813
Del Ray
Average rent
$3,575
London Park Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Old Town North
Average rent
$2,580
Arlandria
Average rent
$2,717
Brookville Seminary Valley
Average rent
$2,120
Apartments
Average rent
$2,340
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
2%
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
32%higher than the national median
67%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alexandria, VA is 21% lower than the median rent in Annandale, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,180
6%$2,700
4%$3,947
9%$3,697
17%$2,329
20%$3,150
12%$3,300
4%$5,600
5%$2,100
$3,495
9%$1,750
5%$2,499
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
1d ago
1400 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,265–$3,025
Apartment for rent
1d ago
935 N Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,271–$3,856
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
140 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,378–$4,066
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5510 Ascot Ct, Alexandria, VA 22311
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,379–$3,205
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old Town townhouse for rent in Alexandria
303 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314
3 beds
3 baths
$10,500
$9,995
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Old Town townhouse for rent in Alexandria
720 Potomac St, Alexandria, VA 22314
3 beds
4.5 baths
$8,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Old Town apartment for rent in Alexandria
4 beds
3.5 baths
$8,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alexandria
3720 Taft Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
4 beds
2 baths
$8,200
House for rent
Available Sep 8
10h ago
Verified
140 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,378–$4,066
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5000 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$3,359
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2201 Mill Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,980–$3,927
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1225 First St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,965–$4,480
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
140 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,378–$4,066
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5000 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$3,359
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3700 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22305
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,842–$3,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,040
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
140 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,378–$4,066
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5000 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$3,359
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2201 Mill Rd, Alexandria, VA 22314
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,980–$3,927
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1225 First St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,965–$4,480
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,508 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Alexandria?
Average rent prices in Alexandria have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Alexandria rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Alexandria is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $608 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Alexandria?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria are Larchmont Village Apartments West ($1,813/mo), London Park Apartments ($2,000/mo), and Brookville Seminary Valley ($2,120/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Alexandria?
To comfortably afford rent in Alexandria, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Alexandria?
January offers the lowest rents in Alexandria, running about 6.8% below June peak prices. October and December also see less demand, while April and May are the most competitive months with higher demand relative to available inventory.
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).