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Average Rent in Alexandria VA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Alexandria VA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,831/mo
Lowest Available
$1,868/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
171
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Alexandria VA
Compare average rent across Alexandria VA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria 22314 | $3,130 | $2,055 | 4 | 98 |
| Alexandria 22302 | $2,561 | $1,946 | 1 | 32 |
| Alexandria 22305 | $2,357 | $2,145 | 1 | 6 |
| Columbia Heights | $2,321 | $1,868 | 1 | 35 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Alexandria VA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Alexandria VA is $2,831 per month across 7 apartment communities and 171 available units.
The most affordable option is Centro Arlington starting at $1,868/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,189/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,549/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,748/mo.
Prices range from $1,868 to $6,056 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 38 units are currently listed.
Alexandria VA Rent Price History
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Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Alexandria VA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Alexandria VA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Arlington | $1,868/mo | $2,321/mo | 35 | 4.3 |
| Array at West Alex | $1,946/mo | $2,561/mo | 32 | 4.7 |
| MAA Carlyle Square | $2,055/mo | $2,753/mo | 45 | 4.4 |
| Avalon Potomac Yard | $2,145/mo | $2,357/mo | 6 | 4.2 |
| The Asher | $2,183/mo | $2,780/mo | 15 | 4.2 |
| Alexan Florence | $2,207/mo | $3,711/mo | 9 | 4.5 |
| Gables Old Town North | $2,362/mo | $3,718/mo | 29 | 4.2 |
Google Search Trends for Alexandria VA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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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 $2,831/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) | $2,831 |
| Estimated total | $2,831/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.
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