# Essen Apartments

> Essen Apartments, Alexandria, VA: 9 units from $1,984/mo. See this building's full price history, tracked daily for every unit. 1BR $1,984, 2BR $2,360.

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Updated today at 3:28 a.m. ET

2.9 (22 reviews) [Official Website](https://www.essenalexandria.com/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=organic) [(571) 609-3185](tel:%28571%29 609-3185)

Live pricing, refreshed today at 3:28 a.m. ET

9

Units Listed

$1,984

Starting at

$2,296

Average

$2,704

Highest

$2.93

Per Sq Ft

[PRO](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/): Avg Days Listed

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Beds

## Pricing by Bedroom

1 Bed

$2,229

from $1,984 · 7 units

~761 sqft avg

2 Bed

$2,532

from $2,360 · 2 units

~859 sqft avg

### Rent Distribution

The final bar groups units at that price or more when the range is wide.

### Price by Bedroom

## Price Breakdown

### Rent by Unit

### Price vs. Square Footage

## Price History

Lines hold the last known price between updates. Diamond markers show changes in quote terms.

Timeframe

### Property Price Trend

### Recorded building rent history

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-09-26 | 2,395 |
| 2026-09-29 | 2,407 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,407 |
| 2026-10-01 | 2,412 |
| 2026-10-02 | 2,405 |
| 2026-10-03 | 2,405 |
| 2026-10-04 | 2,405 |
| 2026-10-05 | 2,405 |
| 2026-10-06 | 2,405 |
| 2026-10-07 | 2,405 |
| 2026-10-09 | 2,416 |
| 2026-10-12 | 2,391 |
| 2026-10-13 | 2,380 |
| 2026-10-14 | 2,380 |
| 2026-10-15 | 2,379 |
| 2026-10-16 | 2,376 |
| 2026-10-17 | 2,367 |
| 2026-10-18 | 2,358 |
| 2026-10-21 | 2,354 |
| 2026-10-22 | 2,351 |
| 2026-10-23 | 2,300 |
| 2026-10-24 | 2,366 |
| 2026-10-25 | 2,362 |
| 2026-10-26 | 2,358 |
| 2026-10-27 | 2,354 |
| 2026-10-28 | 2,332 |
| 2026-10-29 | 2,336 |
| 2026-10-30 | 2,334 |
| 2026-10-31 | 2,331 |
| 2026-11-01 | 2,317 |
| 2026-11-02 | 2,317 |
| 2026-11-03 | 2,316 |
| 2026-11-04 | 2,321 |
| 2026-11-05 | 2,291 |
| 2026-11-06 | 2,288 |
| 2026-11-07 | 2,288 |
| 2026-11-08 | 2,296 |

### Units with Price Changes (10)

Largest 8 movers of 10

Last 15 days

### Unit #1801-130 · One Bedroom: monthly asking rent (USD)

| Date or category | Monthly asking rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-10-25T22:09:36Z | 2,349 |
| 2026-10-26T12:30:42Z | 2,342 |
| 2026-10-27T13:53:57Z | 2,335 |
| 2026-10-28T11:45:13Z | 2,328 |
| 2026-10-29T11:37:51Z | 2,321 |
| 2026-10-30T10:28:14Z | 2,314 |
| 2026-10-31T15:17:56Z | 2,307 |
| 2026-11-01T19:47:26Z | 2,300 |
| 2026-11-03T05:51:46Z | 2,293 |
| 2026-11-04T08:44:41Z | 2,286 |
| 2026-11-04T08:55:15Z | 2,279 |
| 2026-11-05T22:32:49Z | 2,272 |
| 2026-11-06T09:05:49Z | 2,265 |
| 2026-11-08T06:06:49Z | 2,258 |
| 2026-11-08T23:31:49.949Z | 2,258 |

### Unit #1801-204 · One Bedroom: monthly asking rent (USD)

| Date or category | Monthly asking rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-10-25T22:09:36Z | 2,349 |
| 2026-10-26T12:30:42Z | 2,342 |
| 2026-10-27T13:53:57Z | 2,335 |
| 2026-10-28T11:45:13Z | 2,328 |
| 2026-10-29T11:37:51Z | 2,321 |
| 2026-10-30T10:28:14Z | 2,314 |
| 2026-10-31T15:17:56Z | 2,307 |
| 2026-11-01T19:47:26Z | 2,300 |
| 2026-11-03T05:51:46Z | 2,293 |
| 2026-11-04T08:44:41Z | 2,286 |
| 2026-11-04T08:55:15Z | 2,279 |
| 2026-11-05T22:32:49Z | 2,272 |
| 2026-11-06T09:05:49Z | 2,265 |
| 2026-11-08T06:06:49Z | 2,258 |
| 2026-11-08T23:31:49.949Z | 2,258 |

### Unit #1801-206 · One Bedroom with Balcony: monthly asking rent (USD)

| Date or category | Monthly asking rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-10-25T22:09:36Z | 2,390 |
| 2026-10-26T12:30:42Z | 2,378 |
| 2026-10-27T13:53:57Z | 2,366 |
| 2026-10-28T11:45:13Z | 2,355 |
| 2026-10-29T11:37:51Z | 2,313 |
| 2026-10-30T10:28:14Z | 2,307 |
| 2026-10-31T15:17:56Z | 2,301 |
| 2026-11-01T19:47:26Z | 2,295 |
| 2026-11-03T05:51:46Z | 2,289 |
| 2026-11-04T08:44:41Z | 2,283 |
| 2026-11-04T08:55:15Z | 2,277 |
| 2026-11-05T22:32:49Z | 2,271 |
| 2026-11-06T09:05:49Z | 2,265 |

### Unit #1801-306 · One Bedroom with Balcony: monthly asking rent (USD)

| Date or category | Monthly asking rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-10-25T22:09:36Z | 2,339 |
| 2026-10-26T12:30:42Z | 2,332 |
| 2026-10-27T13:53:57Z | 2,325 |
| 2026-10-28T11:45:13Z | 2,319 |
| 2026-10-29T11:37:51Z | 2,313 |
| 2026-10-30T10:28:14Z | 2,307 |
| 2026-10-31T15:17:56Z | 2,301 |
| 2026-11-01T19:47:26Z | 2,295 |
| 2026-11-03T05:51:46Z | 2,289 |
| 2026-11-04T08:44:41Z | 2,283 |
| 2026-11-04T08:55:15Z | 2,277 |
| 2026-11-05T22:32:49Z | 2,271 |
| 2026-11-06T09:05:49Z | 2,265 |
| 2026-11-08T06:06:49Z | 2,259 |
| 2026-11-08T23:31:49.949Z | 2,259 |

### Unit #1801-222 · One Bedroom with Balcony: monthly asking rent (USD)

| Date or category | Monthly asking rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-10-25T22:09:36Z | 2,339 |
| 2026-10-26T12:30:42Z | 2,332 |
| 2026-10-27T13:53:57Z | 2,325 |
| 2026-10-28T11:45:13Z | 2,319 |
| 2026-10-29T11:37:51Z | 2,313 |
| 2026-10-30T10:28:14Z | 2,307 |
| 2026-10-31T15:17:56Z | 2,301 |
| 2026-11-01T19:47:26Z | 2,295 |
| 2026-11-03T05:51:46Z | 2,289 |
| 2026-11-04T08:44:41Z | 2,283 |
| 2026-11-04T08:55:15Z | 2,277 |
| 2026-11-05T22:32:49Z | 2,271 |
| 2026-11-06T09:05:49Z | 2,265 |
| 2026-11-08T06:06:49Z | 2,259 |
| 2026-11-08T23:31:49.949Z | 2,259 |

### Unit #1801-121 · One Bedroom and Den with B…: monthly asking rent (USD)

| Date or category | Monthly asking rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-10-25T22:09:36Z | 2,343 |
| 2026-10-26T12:30:42Z | 2,338 |
| 2026-10-27T13:53:57Z | 2,333 |
| 2026-10-28T11:45:13Z | 2,328 |
| 2026-10-29T11:37:51Z | 2,293 |

### Unit #1801-332 · Two Bedroom: monthly asking rent (USD)

| Date or category | Monthly asking rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-10-28T11:45:13Z | 2,474 |
| 2026-11-04T08:44:41Z | 2,499 |

### Unit #1801-T25 · One Bedroom with Terrace: monthly asking rent (USD)

| Date or category | Monthly asking rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-10-25T22:09:36Z | 2,062 |
| 2026-10-26T12:30:42Z | 2,056 |
| 2026-10-27T13:53:57Z | 2,050 |
| 2026-10-28T11:45:13Z | 2,044 |
| 2026-10-29T11:37:51Z | 2,038 |
| 2026-10-30T10:28:14Z | 2,032 |
| 2026-10-31T15:17:56Z | 2,026 |
| 2026-11-01T19:47:26Z | 2,020 |
| 2026-11-03T05:51:46Z | 2,014 |
| 2026-11-04T08:44:41Z | 2,008 |
| 2026-11-04T08:55:15Z | 2,002 |
| 2026-11-05T22:32:49Z | 1,996 |
| 2026-11-06T09:05:49Z | 1,990 |
| 2026-11-08T06:06:49Z | 1,984 |
| 2026-11-08T23:31:49.949Z | 1,984 |

### Unit #1801-232 · Two Bedroom: monthly asking rent (USD)

| Date or category | Monthly asking rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-10-25T22:09:36Z | 2,528 |
| 2026-10-26T12:30:42Z | 2,523 |
| 2026-10-27T13:53:57Z | 2,517 |
| 2026-10-28T11:45:13Z | 2,512 |
| 2026-10-29T11:37:51Z | 2,474 |

### Unit #1801-325 · Two Bedroom with Balcony: monthly asking rent (USD)

| Date or category | Monthly asking rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-10-29T11:37:51Z | 2,704 |
| 2026-11-04T08:44:41Z | 2,811 |
| 2026-11-05T22:32:49Z | 2,704 |
| 2026-11-08T23:31:49.949Z | 2,704 |

## Estimated Building Revenue

Observed Lease Revenue

$19K/mo

from 8 tracked leases; not enough coverage yet for a whole-building estimate

Effective Rent on New Leases

$2,370

vs $2,296 current asking

### Recent Lease Activity

17 units tracked; 8 assumed leased, 9 listed now

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## Property Intelligence

How is this calculated?

Negotiation Leverage Score (0-100)

Based on 5 observable signals from the property's listing data:

- +30 pts: 15+ units currently listed

- +25 pts: Active move-in specials

- +20 pts: Deep discounts (>$150/mo off)

- +15 pts: 5+ distinct floor plans

- +10 pts: 25+ units listed

All signals come directly from the property's own listings. Occupancy and building size appear only in the Estimated Building Revenue section, and only when the building size is stated by the property or our unit-level observation history is deep enough to model it.

Listed Units

9

Moderate availability

6 floor plans

Move-in Specials

0

No active promotions

Negotiation Leverage

Limited leverage

The available listings show few signs of room to negotiate.

### Price vs. Seminary Hill

Neighborhood

[Whitestone at Landmark](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/whitestone-at-landmark-alexandria-va/): $1,347

[Mason at Van Dorn](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/mason-at-van-dorn-alexandria-va/): $1,376

[Seminary Towers](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/seminary-towers-alexandria-va/): $1,385

[Foxchase Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/foxchase-apartments-alexandria-va/): $1,497

[Arrive Alexandria](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/arrive-alexandria-alexandria-va/): $1,599

[Cortland Van Dorn](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/cortland-van-dorn-alexandria-va/): $1,679

[Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/willow-run-at-mark-center-apartment-homes-alexandria-va/): $1,680

[The Encore](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/the-encore-alexandria-va/): $1,807

[Contempo NOVA Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/contempo-nova-apartments-alexandria-va/): $1,811

[The Alante in Alexandria](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/the-alante-in-alexandria-alexandria-va/): $1,823

Essen Apartments

$1,984

Comparing 11 apartments in Seminary Hill. Click any bar to view that building.

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## Available Units

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9 units

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Unit features

Balcony or patio 4 Walk-in closet 0 Den or office 2 Washer/dryer shown 6 Kitchen island 0 2+ walk-in closets 0 Double vanity 0 Bathtub 2 Multiple levels 0 Garage on the plan 0 [Accessibility listedPro](https://average-rent.com/pro/)

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1 Bed / 1 Bath Unit 1801-T25

$1,984/mo

639 ft² · $3.10/ft²

Starting base rent

Available: Contact for availability

Down $6 since Nov 8 (was $1,990)

1 Bed / 1 Bath Unit 1801-130

$2,258/mo

825 ft² · $2.74/ft²

Starting base rent

Available: Contact for availability

Down $7 since Nov 8 (was $2,265)

1 Bed / 1 Bath Unit 1801-204

$2,258/mo

672 ft² · $3.36/ft²

Starting base rent

Available: Contact for availability

Down $7 since Nov 8 (was $2,265)

1 Bed / 1 Bath Unit 1801-306 Balcony

$2,259/mo

792 ft² · $2.85/ft²

Starting base rent

Available: Contact for availability

Down $6 since Nov 8 (was $2,265)

1 Bed / 1 Bath Unit 1801-222 Balcony

$2,259/mo

750 ft² · $3.01/ft²

Starting base rent

Available: Contact for availability

Down $6 since Nov 8 (was $2,265)

| Unit | Floor Plan | Bed/Bath | Sqft | Price | $/Sqft | Available | Listed | Details |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1801-T25 | | 1bd / 1ba | 639 | $1,984 Starting base rent | $3.10 | -- | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | Down $6 since Nov 8 |
| 1801-130 | | 1bd / 1ba | 825 | $2,258 Starting base rent | $2.74 | -- | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | Down $7 since Nov 8 |
| 1801-204 | | 1bd / 1ba | 672 | $2,258 Starting base rent | $3.36 | -- | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | Down $7 since Nov 8 |
| 1801-306 | Balcony | 1bd / 1ba | 792 | $2,259 Starting base rent | $2.85 | -- | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | Down $6 since Nov 8 |
| 1801-222 | Balcony | 1bd / 1ba | 750 | $2,259 Starting base rent | $3.01 | -- | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | Down $6 since Nov 8 |
| 1801-117 | Balcony | 1bd / 1ba | 828 | $2,293 Starting base rent | $2.77 | -- | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | |
| 1801-216 | Balcony | 1bd / 1ba | 822 | $2,293 Starting base rent | $2.79 | -- | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | |
| 1801-127 | | 2bd / 1ba | 829 | $2,360 Starting base rent | $2.85 | -- | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | |
| 1801-325 | | 2bd / 2ba | 888 | $2,704 Starting base rent | $3.05 | -- | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | Down $107 since Nov 5 |

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## Garages and parking

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City Club

## Resident Notes & Access Codes

Real tips from people who lived at this property: what leasing and daily living are actually like, plus the gate, parking, and entry codes you only learn once you move in. [See all Alexandria, VA notes](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/resident-access/)

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