Last updated July 10, 2026

Average Rent in Alexandria, VA & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 91 apartment communities in Alexandria, VA. Updated daily.

Area All Areas Alexandria West Arlington Mill Buzzard Point Columbia Forest Columbia Heights Crystal City Green Valley Jefferson Manor Lyon Village Old Town Potomac West Seminary Hill Virginia Heights Ward 8

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Market Average

$2,334/mo

▲ +1.5% from last month

Lowest Available

$618/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

2208

available now

Price Cuts This Week in Alexandria, VA

519 listed units across 50 buildings in Alexandria, VA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $88/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.

Apartment	Unit	Last Week	Now	Cut
Newport Village	Unit 54	$3,352	$1,853	$1,499
Newport Village	Unit 55	$3,246	$1,983	$1,263
Arbor Park of Alexandria	Unit 48	$2,853	$1,910	$943
The Whitmore	Unit 19	$3,455	$2,566	$889
The Whitmore	Unit 20	$3,412	$2,529	$883
Delancey at Shirlington Village	Unit 22	$2,864	$2,198	$666
Arbor Park of Alexandria	Unit 47	$2,734	$2,076	$658
Delancey at Shirlington Village	Unit 4	$2,424	$1,864	$560

See today's prices on all 2208 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	$3,222	▲ $405	$2,505	4	63
Potomac West	$3,141	▲ $269	$2,194	2	41
Crystal City	$3,011	▲ $40	$2,016	3	45
Alexandria 22314	$2,802	▼ $139	$1,427	21	508
Green Valley	$2,438	▲ $196	$1,600	7	97
Alexandria 22041	$2,434	▲ $214	$1,560	6	175
Alexandria 22305	$2,409	▲ $114	$618	3	82
Columbia Heights	$2,335	▼ $61	$1,739	10	126
Alexandria 22302	$2,290	▼ $198	$618	8	131
Alexandria 22312	$2,097	▼ $37	$1,454	5	120
Seminary Hill	$2,043	▼ $83	$1,446	10	163
Jefferson Manor	$2,016	▼ $145	$1,450	6	251
Alexandria West	$1,770	▲ $33	$1,123	6	406

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Alexandria, VA?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,334 per month across 91 apartment communities and 2208 available units. Rents have increased $35 (1.5%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Bailey's Crossing Apartments starting at $618/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,150/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,160/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,651/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,828/mo.

Prices range from $618 to $12,007 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 312 units are currently listed.

Alexandria, VA Rent Price History

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
May 2026	$2,792	-	7
June 2026	$2,491	-$301	73
July 2026	$2,415	-$76	87

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Alexandria, VA

Studio

$2,150

from $618 · 572 units

1 Bed

$2,160

from $1,250 · 890 units

2 Bed

$2,651

from $1,560 · 613 units

3 Bed

$2,828

from $1,980 · 133 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Alexandria, VA

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Bailey's Crossing Apartments	$618/mo	$2,364/mo	34	4.2
Station 650 Apartments	$618/mo	$2,556/mo	14	4.2
Southern Towers Apartments	$1,123/mo	$1,689/mo	176	2.8
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes	$1,250/mo	$1,781/mo	87	3.8
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes	$1,405/mo	$1,660/mo	43	3.9
Mason Hall Apartments	$1,427/mo	$1,788/mo	20	4.1
Mason at Van Dorn	$1,446/mo	$1,846/mo	6	3.9
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes	$1,450/mo	$2,012/mo	39	4
Cityside	$1,450/mo	$1,782/mo	76	3.1
Seminary Towers	$1,452/mo	$1,875/mo	56	4.1
Lerner Excelsior Tower	$1,454/mo	$1,859/mo	15	3.9
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes	$1,455/mo	$1,614/mo	32	3.9
Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes	$1,455/mo	$1,844/mo	21	4.3
Foxchase Apartments	$1,459/mo	$1,956/mo	7	3.8
Riverside Apartments	$1,476/mo	$1,827/mo	82	3.9
Whitestone at Landmark	$1,477/mo	$1,784/mo	6	3.2
Newport Village	$1,549/mo	$2,065/mo	59	2.6
Skyline Towers Apartments	$1,560/mo	$2,190/mo	98	3.9
Grandview Apartments	$1,565/mo	$1,900/mo	4	4.2
Shirlington House Apartments	$1,600/mo	$1,998/mo	9	4.4
Braddock Lee	$1,609/mo	$1,917/mo	37	4
Carousel Court	$1,610/mo	$1,761/mo	2	4.7
Alister Arlington Ridge	$1,665/mo	$1,872/mo	12	3.8
Arbor Park of Alexandria	$1,665/mo	$2,180/mo	53	3.2
Arrive Alexandria	$1,669/mo	$1,932/mo	8	3.7
Cortland Van Dorn	$1,700/mo	$2,037/mo	8	3.2
Huntington Gateway	$1,713/mo	$2,165/mo	12	3.5
Columbia Hills Apartments	$1,739/mo	$1,739/mo	1	4.7
ReNew Alexandria	$1,739/mo	$2,139/mo	3	3.3
Serrano Apartments	$1,746/mo	$2,009/mo	17	3.3
Arlington Mill Residences	$1,758/mo	$2,097/mo	3	4.4
The Alexander Apartments	$1,762/mo	$2,524/mo	7	3.7
The Shelby Apartments - Alexandria	$1,765/mo	$2,307/mo	30	4.4
Lerner Morningside	$1,765/mo	$2,212/mo	15	3.7
Columbia Grove	$1,804/mo	$1,819/mo	3	4.4
The Foundry	$1,818/mo	$2,247/mo	15	4.1
Dominion Apartments	$1,818/mo	$2,073/mo	15	4.3
The Whitmore	$1,827/mo	$2,419/mo	21	3.9
Cameron Square	$1,839/mo	$2,519/mo	12	4.4
Contempo NOVA Apartments	$1,845/mo	$2,387/mo	9	4.3
Delancey at Shirlington Village	$1,864/mo	$2,734/mo	22	4.2
Dolley Madison Towers	$1,875/mo	$2,489/mo	9	3.8
Reserve at Potomac Yard Apartments	$1,882/mo	$2,183/mo	39	4
Elofts	$1,896/mo	$2,520/mo	18	4.3
Curve 6100	$1,904/mo	$2,271/mo	16	4.3
800 Carlyle	$1,914/mo	$2,467/mo	28	4
The Courts at Huntington Station	$1,920/mo	$2,409/mo	30	2.9
The Dalton Apartments	$1,925/mo	$2,566/mo	27	4.7
Centro Arlington	$1,928/mo	$2,418/mo	32	4.3
The Citizen at Shirlington Village	$1,940/mo	$2,505/mo	33	3.6
Avalon Potomac Yard	$1,945/mo	$2,642/mo	29	4.2
Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station	$1,966/mo	$2,770/mo	18	4.2
Mission Lofts	$1,973/mo	$2,372/mo	8	3.9
Platform	$1,982/mo	$3,075/mo	59	4.6
Lincoln Old Town	$1,992/mo	$2,642/mo	29	3.5
Three Collective	$1,999/mo	$2,734/mo	19	4.3
The Park At Arlington Ridge	$2,002/mo	$2,311/mo	9	4.5
The Parker at Huntington Metro	$2,013/mo	$2,539/mo	21	4.2
Quimby on 23rd	$2,016/mo	$2,844/mo	11	4.1
Sofi 55 Hundred	$2,025/mo	$2,561/mo	12	3.7
MAA Carlyle Square	$2,035/mo	$2,679/mo	48	4.4
1111 Belle Pre Apartments	$2,037/mo	$2,547/mo	16	4.6
Wildwood Park	$2,045/mo	$2,626/mo	7	3.2
The Blake	$2,048/mo	$2,393/mo	9	3.5
Parc Meridian at Eisenhower Station	$2,050/mo	$2,947/mo	37	4.4
Meridian at Braddock Station	$2,095/mo	$2,764/mo	34	4.4
Array at West Alex	$2,098/mo	$2,442/mo	23	4.7
Alta NOVA	$2,110/mo	$2,938/mo	44	4.6
Arrive 2801	$2,122/mo	$2,616/mo	7	3.3
Meridian at Eisenhower	$2,170/mo	$2,597/mo	51	3.5
The Tuscany Apartments	$2,170/mo	$2,547/mo	12	4.4
The Asher	$2,173/mo	$2,743/mo	14	4.2
The Porter Del Ray	$2,194/mo	$2,951/mo	15	4.6
Westmont Apartments	$2,195/mo	$2,544/mo	15	4.4
Carlyle Place	$2,196/mo	$2,595/mo	22	3.4
Cortland Alexandria	$2,200/mo	$2,695/mo	21	4.5
Halstead Tower by Windsor Apartments	$2,221/mo	$2,418/mo	2	4.7
IO Piazza by Windsor Apartments	$2,226/mo	$3,349/mo	3	4.8
The Bradley Braddock Road Station Apartments	$2,228/mo	$2,569/mo	6	4.6
Gables Old Town North	$2,248/mo	$3,819/mo	31	4.2
The Grayson Apartments	$2,390/mo	$2,390/mo	1	4
The Gramercy	$2,431/mo	$3,149/mo	18	4.5
Crystal Flats	$2,436/mo	$2,970/mo	16	4.5
The Kingsley	$2,497/mo	$3,617/mo	10	4.7
672 Flats	$2,505/mo	$2,980/mo	11	4.3
Alexan Florence	$2,571/mo	$4,236/mo	11	4.5
Virginia Square Apartments	$2,602/mo	$3,091/mo	17	4.5
URBA	$2,621/mo	$3,423/mo	32	4.7
Easton	$2,625/mo	$3,194/mo	10	4.7
Notch8	$2,636/mo	$3,250/mo	26	4.4
The Waycroft - Ballston Apartments	$2,676/mo	$2,717/mo	3	4.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Alexandria, VA

What is the average rent in Alexandria, VA?

The average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,334 per month as of July 2026, based on 2208 units across 91 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Alexandria, VA?

Rent in Alexandria, VA has increased $35 (1.5%) over the past month. The current average is $2,334/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The most affordable apartment in Alexandria, VA is Bailey's Crossing Apartments with units starting at $618/mo.

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

A 1-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA averages $2,160/mo, with prices starting at $1,250/mo across 890 available units.

How many apartments are available in Alexandria, VA?

There are 2208 units available across 91 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

$93,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,334/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 ($618/mo), you need to earn at least $25,000/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	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,334	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	$7,092/mo	$85,108/year

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.

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