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Average Rent in Green Valley & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 16 apartment communities in Green Valley, Alexandria, VA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,189/mo
▲ +1.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,548/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
16
tracked daily
Units Listed
136
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Green Valley
83 listed units across 10 buildings offering 1 bed units in Green Valley dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $138/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 | $1,699 | $1,653 |
| Newport Village | Unit 55 | $3,246 | $1,853 | $1,393 |
| Delancey at Shirlington Village | Unit 22 | $2,864 | $2,198 | $666 |
| Newport Village | Unit 6 | $2,351 | $1,747 | $604 |
| Newport Village | Unit 25 | $2,529 | $2,097 | $432 |
| Newport Village | Unit 43 | $1,971 | $1,555 | $416 |
| Newport Village | Unit 52 | $2,038 | $1,646 | $392 |
| Newport Village | Unit 12 | $2,234 | $1,882 | $352 |
Green Valley vs Alexandria, VA Average
Green Valley is cheaper the Alexandria, VA average by $158/mo (7%). The citywide average is $2,347/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Green Valley?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Green Valley is $2,189 per month across 16 apartment communities and 136 available units. Rents have increased $39 (1.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Braddock Lee starting at $1,548/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,189/mo.
Prices range from $1,548 to $3,577 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 35 units are currently listed.
Green Valley Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,588 | - | 13 |
| July 2026 | $2,599 | +$11 | 15 |
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Green Valley
Rent Prices by Apartment in Green Valley
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braddock Lee | $1,548/mo | $1,662/mo | 14 | 4 |
| Newport Village | $1,549/mo | $1,804/mo | 27 | 2.6 |
| Dolley Madison Towers | $1,875/mo | $2,000/mo | 4 | 3.8 |
| Delancey at Shirlington Village | $1,905/mo | $2,454/mo | 13 | 4.2 |
| The Citizen at Shirlington Village | $1,940/mo | $2,100/mo | 11 | 3.6 |
| Shirlington House Apartments | $1,950/mo | $2,078/mo | 4 | 4.4 |
| The Alexander Apartments | $1,959/mo | $2,006/mo | 3 | 3.7 |
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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
$88,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,189/mo.
Comfortable income
$105,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,548/mo), you need to earn at least $62,000/year.
Median household income in Green Valley is $113,638 , about 8% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Green Valley
Overall prices in Green Valley 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 Green Valley's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,189 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $6,947/mo |
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.
Google Search Trends for Green Valley Apartments
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