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Average Rent in Alexandria West & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,420/mo
▲ +1.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,125/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
40
available now
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Alexandria West vs Alexandria, VA Average
Alexandria West is cheaper than the Alexandria, VA average by $986/mo (41%). The citywide average is $2,406/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Alexandria West?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Alexandria West is $1,420 per month across 6 apartment communities and 40 available units. Rents have increased $24 (1.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Ashlawn at Southern Towers starting at $1,125/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,420/mo.
Prices range from $1,125 to $2,617 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 21 units are currently listed.
Alexandria West Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $1,906 | - | 7 |
| October 2026 | $1,955 | +$49 | 6 |
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.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Alexandria West
Rent Prices by Apartment in Alexandria West
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | $1,125/mo | $1,233/mo | 15 | 3.6 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | $1,184/mo | $1,436/mo | 11 | 4.1 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | $1,200/mo | $1,282/mo | 8 | 3.9 |
| Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes | $1,255/mo | $1,255/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
| Sinclaire on Seminary | $1,801/mo | $1,888/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| The Blake | $2,245/mo | $2,407/mo | 3 | 3.5 |
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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
$57,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,420/mo.
Comfortable income
$68,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,125/mo), you need to earn at least $45,000/year.
Median household income in Alexandria West is $113,638 , about 67% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Alexandria West
Overall prices in Alexandria West 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 West's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,420 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $6,178/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
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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