Average Rent in Alexandria VA
13 apartment buildings, 170 units. Real prices pulled from each property's leasing system this morning.
Avg Rent
$2,835/mo
Cheapest
$1,868/mo
Properties
13
Units
170
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Alexandria VA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Alexandria VA Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Centro Arlington
950 S George Mason Dr, Arlington
Array at West Alex
3445 Berkeley St, Alexandria
MAA Carlyle Square
501 Holland Ln, Alexandria
The Asher
620 N Fayette St, Alexandria
Avalon Potomac Yard
731 Seaton Ave, Alexandria
Alexan Florence
400 Wythe St, Alexandria
Gables Old Town North
525 Montgomery St, Alexandria
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centro Arlington 950 S George Mason Dr, Arlington | $1,868 | $2,321 | $3.07 | 4.3 | 35 |
| 2 | Array at West Alex 3445 Berkeley St, Alexandria | $1,946 | $2,561 | $2.74 | 4.7 | 32 |
| 3 | MAA Carlyle Square 501 Holland Ln, Alexandria | $2,055 | $2,753 | $3.61 | 4.4 | 45 |
| 4 | The Asher 620 N Fayette St, Alexandria | $2,183 | $2,780 | $3.58 | 4.2 | 15 |
| 5 | Avalon Potomac Yard 731 Seaton Ave, Alexandria | $2,205 | $2,400 | $3.65 | 4.2 | 5 |
| 6 | Alexan Florence 400 Wythe St, Alexandria | $2,207 | $3,711 | $6.05 | 4.5 | 9 |
| 7 | Gables Old Town North 525 Montgomery St, Alexandria | $2,362 | $3,718 | $4.29 | 4.2 | 29 |
Explore Each Property
Centro Arlington
4.3950 S George Mason Dr, Arlington
Array at West Alex
4.73445 Berkeley St, Alexandria
MAA Carlyle Square
4.4501 Holland Ln, Alexandria
The Asher
4.2620 N Fayette St, Alexandria
Avalon Potomac Yard
4.2731 Seaton Ave, Alexandria
Alexan Florence
4.5400 Wythe St, Alexandria
Alexandria VA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Alexandria VA is $2,835 per month, based on 170 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,868 at Centro Arlington to $2,362 at Gables Old Town North.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,192/mo | $1,946/mo | 15 |
| 1 Bed | $2,549/mo | $1,868/mo | 110 |
| 2 Bed | $3,748/mo | $2,720/mo | 45 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Alexandria VA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Alexandria VA averages $2,549/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,748/mo.
Who employs renters in Washington D.C.
Demand in the Washington D.C. rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Inova Health
- Volkswagen Group of America
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Alexandria VA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$113,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,835/mo.
Comfortable income
$136,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,868/mo), you need to earn at least $75,000/year.
Cost of living in Alexandria VA
We only have live rent data for Alexandria VA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,835 |
| Estimated total | $2,835/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Rent Trends in Alexandria VA
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