# Average Rent in Alexandria, VA & Rent Trends > 42 Alexandria, VA buildings, priced daily: this month's average rent is $1,825/mo, with a full price trend for each building since November 2026. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/ Latest included observation: November 8, 2026 ## What is the average studio rent in Alexandria, VA? The average listed studio apartment rent in Alexandria, VA is $1,825 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 227 priced apartments in 42 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 7, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. Rent prices and market trends across 42 apartment communities in Alexandria, VA. Prices update after successful source checks. Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/?bedrooms=0) [Alexandria West](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22311/?bedrooms=0)[Bluemont](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22203/?bedrooms=0)[Columbia Heights](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22204/?bedrooms=0)[Crystal City](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22202/?bedrooms=0)[Green Valley](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22206/?bedrooms=0)[Jefferson Manor](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22303/?bedrooms=0)[Potomac West](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22301/?bedrooms=0)[Seminary Hill](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22304/?bedrooms=0) Alexandria [22302](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22302/?bedrooms=0)[22305](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22305/?bedrooms=0)[22312](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22312/?bedrooms=0)[22314](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22314/?bedrooms=0) Falls Church [22041](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22041/?bedrooms=0) Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/?bedrooms=3) Showing studio in Alexandria, VA. Market Average $1,825/mo Lowest Available $1,072/mo cheapest unit on market Communities 42 tracked daily Units Listed 227 available now ## Rent Watch: cuts and increases [Open Rent Watch →](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/rent-watch/) See current options while we confirm new price comparisons. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history. ## Rent by Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA Compare average rent across Alexandria, VA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. [View these neighborhoods on the rent map](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/rent-map/) | Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Alexandria 22314](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22314/?bedrooms=all) | $3,430 | - | $2,041 | 4 | 9 | | [Bluemont](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22203/?bedrooms=all) | $2,564 | - | $2,441 | 3 | 13 | | [Crystal City](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22202/?bedrooms=all) | $2,305 | - | $1,924 | 3 | 22 | | [Potomac West](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22301/?bedrooms=all) | $2,242 | - | $2,094 | 7 | 12 | | [Alexandria West](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22311/?bedrooms=all) | $2,203 | - | $1,565 | 2 | 4 | | [Columbia Heights](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22204/?bedrooms=all) | $1,765 | - | $1,086 | 3 | 10 | | [Falls Church 22041](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/trends/22041/?bedrooms=all) | $1,746 | - | $1,746 | 1 | 2 | ## Is Rent Going Up or Down in Alexandria, VA? As of November 2026, the average rent in Alexandria, VA is $1,825 per month across 42 apartment communities and 227 available units. The most affordable option is [Ashlawn at Southern Towers](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/ashlawn-at-southern-towers-alexandria-va/) starting at $1,072/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,825/mo. Prices range from $1,072 to $12,007 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 46 units are currently listed. ## Alexandria, VA Rent Price History Timeframe View as table | Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | October 2026 | $2,122 | - | 28 | | November 2026 | $2,019 | -$103 | 30 | The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page. ## Rent Price Distribution ## Rent by Bedroom Type in Alexandria, VA Studio $1,825 from $1,072 · 227 units ## Rent Prices by Apartment in Alexandria, VA | Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ashlawn at Southern Towers](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/ashlawn-at-southern-towers-alexandria-va/) | $1,072/mo | $1,222/mo | 16 | 3.6 | | [Columbia Hills Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/columbia-hills-apartments-alexandria-va/) | $1,086/mo | $1,086/mo | 1 | 4.7 | | [Stratford at Southern Towers](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/stratford-at-southern-towers-alexandria-va/) | $1,290/mo | $1,368/mo | 12 | 4.1 | | [Cityside](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/cityside-alexandria-va/) | $1,300/mo | $1,352/mo | 16 | 3.1 | | [Sherwood at Southern Towers](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/sherwood-at-southern-towers-alexandria-va/) | $1,305/mo | $1,324/mo | 11 | 3.9 | | [Whitestone at Landmark](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/whitestone-at-landmark-alexandria-va/) | $1,347/mo | $1,394/mo | 2 | 3.2 | | [Mason at Van Dorn](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/mason-at-van-dorn-alexandria-va/) | $1,366/mo | $1,535/mo | 20 | 3.9 | ## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Alexandria, VA ### What is the average studio rent in Alexandria, VA? The average listed studio apartment rent in Alexandria, VA is $1,825 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 227 priced apartments in 42 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What rent range can I find in Alexandria, VA? The studio apartment listings we track in Alexandria, VA range from $1,072 to $12,007 per month, as of November 8, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price. ### Are rents going up or down in Alexandria, VA? There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for studio apartment listings in Alexandria, VA. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. The chart uses recorded prices for studio apartments with a known unit identity. It averages those prices within each building before comparing buildings. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat. ### How much is a studio apartment in Alexandria, VA? Studio apartments average $1,825 per month across 227 priced listings in Alexandria, VA. Listed rents range from $1,072 to $12,007 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Alexandria, VA? Ashlawn at Southern Towers has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,072 per month. We track 16 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 8, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability. ### Which rent range has the most listings in Alexandria, VA? The $1,200 to $1,400 monthly range has the most matching listings: 46 units, or 20.3% of the priced apartments we track in Alexandria, VA. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent. ### How many apartment listings do you track in Alexandria, VA? We track 227 priced units at 42 apartment buildings, as of November 8, 2026. These are studio apartments. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status. ### How much rent history is available for Alexandria, VA? We have recorded rent data on 32 days from October 2026 through November 2026 for studio apartment listings in Alexandria, VA. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far. ### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Alexandria, VA? The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures. ### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers? Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history. ### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees? We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote. ### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent? A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount. ### Does this page represent every rental in the market? These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut. ### How fresh are the Alexandria, VA rent figures? We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 8, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability. ## 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 $73,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,825/mo. Comfortable income $88,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,072/mo), you need to earn at least **$43,000/year**. Median household income in Alexandria, VA is **$113,638** , about 30% above the comfortable-living threshold. ## Explore Alexandria, VA Apartments Browse all 42 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability. [Browse All Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/apartments/) [Find Your Match](https://average-rent.com/quiz/) ## 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) | $1,825 | | Utilities | $653 | | Groceries | $574 | | Transportation | $1,557 | | Healthcare | $759 | | Other goods and services | $1,215 | | Estimated total | $6,583/mo | Population 156,788 Median household income $113,638 Census median rent $2,031/mo Census rent burden 28.3% Median age 37.5 Mean commute 29 min [Virginia Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/state/virginia/rent-trends/): Compare rent across all Virginia cities [Alexandria, VA Neighborhood Rent Map](https://average-rent.com/city/alexandria-va/rent-map/): See rent history by neighborhood on a map [Explore Alexandria, VA on Map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=alexandria-va): See neighborhoods and rent data interactively [US-wide rent comparison](https://average-rent.com/research/median-rent-united-states/): See how Alexandria, VA rents stack up against the national median ## Google Search Trends for Alexandria, VA Apartments Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months. ### Search Interest Over Time [Explore more on Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=apartments%20in%20Alexandria&geo=US&date=today%2012-m) | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | 2026-10-06 | 2,160 | | 2026-10-07 | 2,150 | | 2026-10-09 | 2,143 | | 2026-10-10 | 2,143 | | 2026-10-11 | 2,142 | | 2026-10-12 | 2,143 | | 2026-10-13 | 2,195 | | 2026-10-14 | 2,149 | | 2026-10-15 | 2,140 | | 2026-10-16 | 2,134 | | 2026-10-17 | 2,177 | | 2026-10-18 | 2,049 | | 2026-10-20 | 2,326 | | 2026-10-21 | 2,114 | | 2026-10-22 | 2,110 | | 2026-10-23 | 2,110 | | 2026-10-24 | 2,110 | | 2026-10-25 | 2,066 | | 2026-10-26 | 2,066 | | 2026-10-27 | 2,061 | | 2026-10-28 | 2,064 | | 2026-10-29 | 2,064 | | 2026-10-30 | 2,048 | | 2026-10-31 | 2,063 | | 2026-11-01 | 2,062 | | 2026-11-02 | 2,052 | | 2026-11-03 | 2,050 | | 2026-11-04 | 2,006 | | 2026-11-05 | 1,970 | | 2026-11-06 | 2,003 | | 2026-11-07 | 1,997 | | 2026-11-08 | 2,012 |