Last updated on May 28, 2026

Average rent in
Del Ray, Alexandria, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Del Ray

$3,097/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Del Ray is $3,097 per month as of May 2026. This is 59% above the national average rent, or $1,147 more per month.

$2.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Del Ray

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Del Ray rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA

Average rent prices in Del Ray have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 Del Ray, Alexandria, VA

Rent prices in Del Ray vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Del Ray is $2,395, whereas a house costs $3,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Del Ray run $2,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,095.

Listings

Studio

$2,185

16%

35%

1 bedroom

$2,350

7%

30%

2 bedroom

$2,995

5%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,950

15%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,185

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

35%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

30%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Del Ray, 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 Del Ray, Alexandria, VA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Del Ray and Braddock Road Metro by all bedroom counts and property types.

Del Ray

Median rent price$3,097
increased by59%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,585
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA is 20% higher than the median rent in Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA.

Discover rentals in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA

201 E Glebe Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Del Ray condo for rent in Alexandria

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Condo for rent

Available May 22

409 Laverne Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Del Ray townhouse for rent in Alexandria

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

$2,395

Price drop

House for rent

109 E Glebe Rd #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Del Ray condo for rent in Alexandria

2 beds

1 bath

$2,399

Condo for rent

Available May 31

19 Auburn Ct #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Del Ray condo for rent in Alexandria

CONDOS - Other - ALEXANDRIA, VA

19 Auburn Ct #B, Alexandria, VA 22305

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

$2,400

Price drop

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Del Ray, Alexandria, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Del Ray rental market.

How much is rent in Del Ray?

The average rent in Del Ray is $3,097 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Del Ray?

Average rent prices in Del Ray have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Del Ray rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Del Ray is 59% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,147 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Del Ray?

To comfortably afford rent in Del Ray, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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