Average Rent in Alexandria, VA
85 apartment buildings, 1707 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily. 13 more available with Average Rent Pro
Avg Rent
$2,341/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,322/mo
Riverside Apartments
Properties
85
tracked daily
Units
1707
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 85 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 85 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Riverside Apartments
5860 Cameron Run Terrace, Alexandria, VA 22303, USA
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes
1400 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311, USA
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes
5510 Ascot Ct, Alexandria, VA 22311, USA
Mason at Van Dorn
140 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA
Seminary Towers
4701 Kenmore Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA
Cityside
6034 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303, USA
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes
5797 Rayburn Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside Apartments 5860 Cameron Run Terrace, Alexandria, VA 22303, USA | $1,322 | $1,862 | $2.25 | 3.9 (892) | 95 |
| 2 | Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes 1400 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311, USA | $1,350 | $1,676 | $2.03 | 3.9 (528) | 40 |
| 3 | Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes 5510 Ascot Ct, Alexandria, VA 22311, USA | $1,405 | $1,617 | $1.95 | 3.9 (1051) | 58 |
| 4 | Mason at Van Dorn 140 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA | $1,444 | $1,843 | $2.16 | 3.9 (1179) | 6 |
| 5 | Seminary Towers 4701 Kenmore Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA | $1,444 | $1,883 | $2.24 | 4.1 (632) | 52 |
| 6 | Cityside 6034 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303, USA | $1,450 | $1,776 | $2.44 | 3.1 (401) | 73 |
| 7 | Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes 5797 Rayburn Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311, USA | $1,450 | $1,846 | $2.03 | 3.8 (828) | 93 |
Explore Each Property
Riverside Apartments
3.9 (892)5860 Cameron Run Terrace, Alexandria, VA 22303, USA
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes
3.9 (528)1400 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311, USA
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes
3.9 (1051)5510 Ascot Ct, Alexandria, VA 22311, USA
Mason at Van Dorn
3.9 (1179)140 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA
Seminary Towers
4.1 (632)4701 Kenmore Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA
Cityside
3.1 (401)6034 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303, USA
Alexandria, VA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,341 per month, based on 1707 units across 85 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,322 at Riverside Apartments to $2,939 at Alexan Florence.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,881/mo | $1,322/mo | 162 |
| 1 Bed | $2,144/mo | $1,405/mo | 810 |
| 2 Bed | $2,622/mo | $1,605/mo | 617 |
| 3 Bed | $2,856/mo | $1,928/mo | 118 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $2,144/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,622/mo. At the local median household income of $113,638, that works out to 25% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Alexandria, VA at $2,031/mo. The current tracked market average runs 15% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Alexandria, VA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
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
Mean one-way commute in Alexandria, VA is 29 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
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
$94,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,341/mo.
Comfortable income
$112,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,322/mo), you need to earn at least $53,000/year.
Median household income in Alexandria, VA is $113,638 , about 1% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Alexandria, VA
Overall prices in Alexandria, VA runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 109.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Alexandria, VA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,341 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $7,099/mo |
Population
156,788
Median household income
$113,638
Census median rent
$2,031/mo
Rent as % of income
28.3%
Median age
37.5
Mean commute
29 min
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 were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Virginia
How Alexandria, VA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Alexandria, VA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, VA | $3,091 | +32% | 19 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $2,095 | -11% | 14 |
| Roanoke, VA | $1,496 | -36% | 11 |
| Norfolk, VA | $2,044 | -13% | 11 |
| Richmond, VA | $2,026 | -13% | 9 |
| Hampton, VA | $1,816 | -22% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Alexandria, VA?
The average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,341 per month, based on 1707 units across 85 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Alexandria, VA?
The lowest available rent in Alexandria, VA starts at $1,322 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA?
1-bedroom apartments in Alexandria, VA average $2,144/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,405/mo across 810 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA?
2-bedroom apartments in Alexandria, VA average $2,622/mo. Units start from $1,605/mo across 617 units currently listed.
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