Last updated September 24, 2026

Average Rent in Alexandria, VA & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 105 apartment communities in Alexandria, VA. Updated daily.

Area All Areas Alexandria West Bluemont Columbia Heights Crystal City Green Valley Jefferson Manor Potomac West Seminary Hill

Alexandria 22302 22305 22312 22314

Falls Church 22041

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Market Average

$2,422/mo

▲ +1% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,086/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

105

tracked daily

Units Listed

2142

available now

Price Cuts This Week in Alexandria, VA

672 listed units across 65 buildings in Alexandria, VA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $112/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.

Apartment	Unit	Last Week	Now	Cut
Carlyle Place	Unit 24	$4,626	$2,412	$2,214
Newport Village	Unit 40	$3,244	$1,772	$1,472
Newport Village	Unit 39	$3,042	$1,685	$1,357
Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station	Unit 35, Video	$3,616	$2,316	$1,300
Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station	Unit 36, 15mo lease	$3,616	$2,316	$1,300
Carlyle Place	Unit 16	$3,415	$2,273	$1,142
Newport Village	Unit 1	$3,112	$2,024	$1,088
Meridian at Eisenhower	Unit 47, Video	$2,992	$1,955	$1,037

See today's prices on all 2142 listed units

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

Neighborhood	Avg Rent	30d Change	From	Properties	Units
Bluemont	$3,225	▲ $4	$2,411	4	59
Crystal City	$3,105	▼ $12	$1,954	3	52
Alexandria 22314	$2,786	▲ $53	$1,589	25	609
Potomac West	$2,710	▼ $171	$2,113	3	36
Alexandria 22302	$2,490	▲ $115	$1,650	10	174
Falls Church 22041	$2,475	▲ $24	$1,565	6	163
Alexandria 22305	$2,467	▼ $15	$1,887	3	64
Green Valley	$2,408	▼ $37	$1,455	9	125
Columbia Heights	$2,274	▼ $34	$1,086	10	111
Alexandria 22312	$2,072	▲ $19	$1,498	7	123
Seminary Hill	$2,055	$0	$1,303	12	213
Jefferson Manor	$1,915	▼ $21	$1,300	5	153
Alexandria West	$1,838	▲ $31	$1,206	8	218

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Alexandria, VA?

As of September 2026, the average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,422 per month across 105 apartment communities and 2142 available units. Rents have increased $24 (1%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Columbia Hills Apartments starting at $1,086/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,245/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,209/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,726/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,035/mo.

Prices range from $1,086 to $6,850 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 310 units are currently listed.

Alexandria, VA Rent Price History

Timeframe

View as table

Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
May 2026	$2,792	-	7
June 2026	$2,484	-$308	75
July 2026	$2,416	-$68	103
August 2026	$2,421	+$5	104
September 2026	$2,428	+$7	103

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.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Alexandria, VA

Studio

$2,245

from $1,086 · 360 units

1 Bed

$2,209

from $1,375 · 988 units

2 Bed

$2,726

from $1,548 · 683 units

3 Bed

$3,035

from $1,498 · 111 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Alexandria, VA

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Columbia Hills Apartments	$1,086/mo	$1,086/mo	1	4.7
Southern Towers Apartments	$1,221/mo	$1,752/mo	31	2.8
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes	$1,255/mo	$1,723/mo	31	3.9
Cityside	$1,300/mo	$1,663/mo	92	3.1
Mason at Van Dorn	$1,303/mo	$1,833/mo	6	3.9
Seminary Towers	$1,313/mo	$1,861/mo	55	4.1
Newport Village	$1,414/mo	$1,933/mo	34	2.6
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes	$1,415/mo	$1,940/mo	37	3.8
Whitestone at Landmark	$1,418/mo	$1,782/mo	6	3.2
Bell Arlington Ridge Apartments	$1,455/mo	$2,474/mo	31	4.4
Foxchase Apartments	$1,467/mo	$1,948/mo	8	3.8
Woodmont Park Apartments	$1,498/mo	$1,743/mo	11	2.7
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes	$1,500/mo	$1,796/mo	44	3.9
Dominion Apartments	$1,513/mo	$2,058/mo	13	4.3
Arbor Park of Alexandria	$1,549/mo	$2,050/mo	45	3.2
Grandview Apartments	$1,565/mo	$1,900/mo	4	4.2
Mason Hall Apartments	$1,584/mo	$1,847/mo	19	4.1
The Whitmore	$1,590/mo	$2,212/mo	15	3.9
Carousel Court	$1,610/mo	$1,898/mo	3	4.7
Serrano Apartments	$1,617/mo	$2,006/mo	35	3.3
Arrive Alexandria	$1,619/mo	$1,935/mo	22	3.7
Parkstone Alexandria	$1,650/mo	$1,936/mo	7	3.1
Lerner Morningside	$1,662/mo	$2,109/mo	26	3.7
Braddock Lee	$1,668/mo	$1,930/mo	25	4
The Alexander Apartments	$1,674/mo	$2,429/mo	18	3.7
The Encore	$1,677/mo	$2,292/mo	17	3.7
Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes	$1,695/mo	$2,025/mo	19	4.3
Skyline Towers Apartments	$1,697/mo	$2,225/mo	81	3.9
Park Shirlington Apartments	$1,699/mo	$2,057/mo	5	3.7
Meridian at Eisenhower	$1,700/mo	$2,560/mo	83	3.5
Shirlington House Apartments	$1,710/mo	$2,008/mo	10	4.4
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes	$1,715/mo	$2,230/mo	12	4
Alister Arlington Ridge	$1,728/mo	$1,852/mo	13	3.8
The Alante in Alexandria	$1,733/mo	$2,099/mo	5	2.1
Lerner Excelsior Tower	$1,744/mo	$2,029/mo	10	3.9
Columbia Grove	$1,750/mo	$1,856/mo	5	4.4
The Courts at Huntington Station	$1,750/mo	$2,191/mo	20	2.9
Cortland Van Dorn	$1,765/mo	$2,041/mo	51	3.2
The Foundry	$1,784/mo	$2,303/mo	20	4.1
ReNew Alexandria	$1,789/mo	$2,169/mo	3	3.3
Cameron Square	$1,791/mo	$2,568/mo	11	4.4
Bailey's Crossing Apartments	$1,794/mo	$2,230/mo	26	4.2
Contempo NOVA Apartments	$1,812/mo	$2,324/mo	11	4.3
The Blake	$1,814/mo	$2,279/mo	20	3.5
800 Carlyle	$1,817/mo	$2,561/mo	17	4
The Oliver in Alexandria Apartment Homes	$1,835/mo	$2,272/mo	3	2.5
The Citizen at Shirlington Village	$1,846/mo	$2,399/mo	24	3.6
Dolley Madison Towers	$1,855/mo	$2,544/mo	9	3.8
Arrive 2801	$1,869/mo	$2,320/mo	41	3.3
Reserve at Potomac Yard Apartments	$1,882/mo	$2,284/mo	44	4
The Parker at Huntington Metro	$1,893/mo	$2,358/mo	26	4.2
Centro Arlington	$1,924/mo	$2,362/mo	35	4.3
The Park At Arlington Ridge	$1,939/mo	$2,232/mo	9	4.5
Quimby on 23rd	$1,954/mo	$2,680/mo	12	4.1
The Shelby Apartments - Alexandria	$1,969/mo	$2,324/mo	6	4.4
Sofi 55 Hundred	$1,971/mo	$2,244/mo	18	3.7
Parc Meridian at Eisenhower Station	$1,971/mo	$2,709/mo	40	4.4
Huntington Gateway	$1,978/mo	$2,325/mo	9	3.5
The Dalton Apartments	$1,980/mo	$2,627/mo	13	4.7
Lincoln Old Town	$2,013/mo	$2,655/mo	33	3.5
Crystal Woods	$2,020/mo	$2,472/mo	6	3
Mission Lofts	$2,034/mo	$2,281/mo	7	3.9
Bell Old Town	$2,045/mo	$2,574/mo	8	4.5
Wildwood Park	$2,045/mo	$2,626/mo	7	3.2
Elofts	$2,046/mo	$2,673/mo	24	4.3
Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station	$2,056/mo	$2,841/mo	50	4.2
Meridian at Braddock Station	$2,081/mo	$2,657/mo	45	4.4
Platform	$2,082/mo	$2,966/mo	65	4.6
IO Piazza by Windsor Apartments	$2,092/mo	$2,833/mo	11	4.8
1111 Belle Pre Apartments	$2,095/mo	$2,609/mo	18	4.6
Arlington Mill Residences	$2,105/mo	$2,105/mo	1	4.4
Three Collective	$2,107/mo	$2,790/mo	19	4.3
Avalon Potomac Yard	$2,110/mo	$2,832/mo	13	4.2
Carlyle Mill Apartments	$2,110/mo	$2,546/mo	17	4.3
The Porter Del Ray	$2,113/mo	$2,821/mo	15	4.6
Dylan & Reese	$2,117/mo	$2,991/mo	62	4.4
The Asher	$2,130/mo	$2,861/mo	3	4.2
Carlyle Place	$2,137/mo	$2,577/mo	27	3.4
Alta NOVA	$2,146/mo	$2,876/mo	49	4.6
Array at West Alex	$2,154/mo	$2,545/mo	21	4.7
Station 650 Apartments	$2,156/mo	$2,808/mo	8	4.2
Curve 6100	$2,206/mo	$2,498/mo	6	4.3
The Tuscany Apartments	$2,237/mo	$2,480/mo	8	4.4
The Frasier	$2,263/mo	$2,396/mo	9	4.5
Park + Ford	$2,272/mo	$3,082/mo	31	4.7
MAA Carlyle Square	$2,284/mo	$2,998/mo	23	4.4
The Kingsley	$2,296/mo	$3,324/mo	10	4.7
The Bradley Braddock Road Station Apartments	$2,299/mo	$2,628/mo	8	4.6
Notch8	$2,312/mo	$2,806/mo	12	4.4
Cortland Alexandria	$2,325/mo	$3,095/mo	15	4.5
Westmont Apartments	$2,365/mo	$2,820/mo	8	4.4
672 Flats	$2,411/mo	$2,580/mo	6	4.3
Halstead Tower by Windsor Apartments	$2,427/mo	$3,157/mo	5	4.7
Crystal Flats	$2,432/mo	$2,949/mo	19	4.5
Delancey at Shirlington Village	$2,446/mo	$2,803/mo	8	4.2
The Waycroft - Ballston Apartments	$2,467/mo	$3,221/mo	15	4.6
Alexan Florence	$2,487/mo	$3,484/mo	6	4.5
The Gramercy	$2,503/mo	$3,425/mo	22	4.5
Halstead Alexandria	$2,515/mo	$2,963/mo	3	3.6
Virginia Square Apartments	$2,530/mo	$3,034/mo	13	4.5
Gables Old Town North	$2,539/mo	$3,627/mo	12	4.2
URBA	$2,606/mo	$3,487/mo	25	4.7
The Grayson Apartments	$2,683/mo	$2,683/mo	1	4
CityHouse Old Town	$2,700/mo	$4,380/mo	15	4.6
Easton	$2,740/mo	$2,740/mo	1	4.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Alexandria, VA

What is the average rent in Alexandria, VA?

The average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,422 per month as of September 2026, based on 2142 units across 105 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Alexandria, VA?

Rent in Alexandria, VA has increased $24 (1%) over the past month. The current average is $2,422/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The most affordable apartment in Alexandria, VA is Columbia Hills Apartments with units starting at $1,086/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA averages $2,209/mo, with prices starting at $1,375/mo across 988 available units.

How many apartments are available in Alexandria, VA?

There are 2142 units available across 105 apartment communities in Alexandria, VA.

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

$97,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,422/mo.

Comfortable income

$116,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,086/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/year.

Median household income in Alexandria, VA is $113,638 , about 2% below 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	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,422	daily refresh
Utilities	$653	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$574	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$1,557	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$759	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$1,215	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$7,180/mo	$86,164/year

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

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.

Virginia Rent Trends

Compare rent across all Virginia cities

Alexandria, VA Neighborhood Rent Map

See rent history by neighborhood on a map

Explore Alexandria, VA on Map

See neighborhoods and rent data interactively

US-wide rent comparison

See how Alexandria, VA rents stack up against the national median