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Average Rent in Alexandria 22302 & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Alexandria 22302, 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

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Market Average

$2,443/mo

▼ 4.7% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,561/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

7

tracked daily

Units Listed

204

available now

Rent Watch: cuts and increases

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28 cuts and 1 increases among 84 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.

Alexandria 22302 vs Alexandria, VA Average

Alexandria 22302 is more expensive than the Alexandria, VA average by $65/mo (3%). The citywide average is $2,378/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Alexandria 22302?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Alexandria 22302 is $2,443 per month across 7 apartment communities and 204 available units. Rents have decreased $119 (4.7%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Braddock Lee starting at $1,561/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,742/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,133/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,871/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,122/mo.

Prices range from $1,561 to $4,385 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 40 units are currently listed.

Alexandria 22302 Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
June 2026 $2,401 - 6
July 2026 $2,347 -$54 10
August 2026 $2,432 +$85 10
September 2026 $2,550 +$118 10
October 2026 $2,465 -$85 10

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 22302

Studio
$1,742
from $1,646 · 2 units
1 Bed
$2,133
from $1,561 · 115 units
2 Bed
$2,871
from $1,994 · 84 units
3 Bed
$3,122
from $3,122 · 2 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Alexandria 22302

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Braddock Lee $1,561/mo $1,860/mo 26 4
The Alexander Apartments $1,588/mo $2,105/mo 31 3.7
Arrive 2801 $1,892/mo $2,305/mo 52 3.3
Elofts $2,110/mo $2,417/mo 21 4.3
Array at West Alex $2,125/mo $2,570/mo 23 4.7
Park + Ford $2,199/mo $3,038/mo 43 4.7
Halstead Tower by Windsor Apartments $2,256/mo $3,045/mo 8 4.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Alexandria 22302

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What is the average rent in Alexandria 22302?
The average asking rent for apartment listings in Alexandria 22302 is $2,443 per month, as of October 2026. We calculate it from 204 priced units across 7 apartment buildings. These are advertised rents, not signed leases or renewal offers.

What rent range can I find in Alexandria 22302?
The apartment listings we track in Alexandria 22302 range from $1,561 to $4,385 per month, as of October 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 22302?
The daily building-average rent fell by $81 (3.2%) over 30 days between observations in September 2026 and October 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change.

How much is a studio apartment in Alexandria 22302?
Studio apartments average $1,742 per month across 2 priced listings in Alexandria 22302. Listed rents range from $1,646 to $1,837 per month, as of October 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Alexandria 22302?
1-bedroom apartments average $2,133 per month across 115 priced listings in Alexandria 22302. Listed rents range from $1,561 to $2,924 per month, as of October 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Alexandria 22302?
2-bedroom apartments average $2,871 per month across 84 priced listings in Alexandria 22302. Listed rents range from $1,994 to $4,385 per month, as of October 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Alexandria 22302?
3-bedroom apartments average $3,122 per month across 2 priced listings in Alexandria 22302. Listed rents range from $3,122 to $3,122 per month, as of October 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Alexandria 22302?
The 1-bedroom average is $2,133 per month across 115 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $2,871 across 84 listings, $738 (34.6%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Alexandria 22302?
Braddock Lee has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,561 per month. We track 26 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of October 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 22302?
The $2,200 to $2,400 monthly range has the most matching listings: 40 units, or 19.6% of the priced apartments we track in Alexandria 22302. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Alexandria 22302?
We track 204 priced units at 7 apartment buildings, as of October 2026. 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 22302?
We have recorded rent data on 107 days from June 2026 through October 2026 for apartment listings in Alexandria 22302. 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 22302?
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. 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 22302 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 October 18, 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 22302?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$98,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,443/mo.

Comfortable income

$117,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,561/mo), you need to earn at least $62,000/year.

Median household income in Alexandria 22302 is $113,638 , about 3% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Alexandria 22302

Overall prices in Alexandria 22302 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 22302's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,443
Utilities $653
Groceries $574
Transportation $1,557
Healthcare $759
Other goods and services $1,215
Estimated total $7,201/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

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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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