Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Del Ray, Alexandria, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Del Ray

$3,550/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Del Ray is $3,550 per month as of August 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,625 more per month.

$2.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Del Ray

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Del Ray rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 13% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,254, whereas a house costs $3,789. 1-bedroom apartments in Del Ray run $2,160 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.

Listings

Studio

$2,103

2%

20%

1 bedroom

$2,316

4%

6%

2 bedroom

$3,172

14%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,000

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$6,295

15%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$2,103

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,316

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,172

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,295

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

23%

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$3,550
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,665
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA is 33% higher than the median rent in Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA.

Discover rentals in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA

Brenton Court - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Brenton Court

400 E Glendale Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Apartment for rent

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

$2,200

Condo for rent

300 E. Alexandria Ave. - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4d ago

8.6

Very good

300 E. Alexandria Ave.

300 East Alexandria Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301

3 beds

1 bath

$3,500

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 30

508 E Windsor Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Del Ray townhouse for rent in Alexandria

Residential Lease, ALEXANDRIA, VA

508 E Windsor Ave #B, Alexandria, VA 22301

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,600

House 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 $3,550 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Del Ray?

Average rent prices in Del Ray have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Del Ray rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Del Ray is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,625 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 $142,000/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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