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Average Rent in Alexandria 22312 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Alexandria 22312, Alexandria, VA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,712/mo
Lowest Available
$1,432/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
44
available now
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Alexandria 22312 vs Alexandria, VA Average
Alexandria 22312 is cheaper than the Alexandria, VA average by $694/mo (29%). The citywide average is $2,406/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Alexandria 22312?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Alexandria 22312 is $1,712 per month across 7 apartment communities and 44 available units.
The most affordable option is Arbor Park of Alexandria starting at $1,432/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,712/mo.
Prices range from $1,432 to $2,210 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 26 units are currently listed.
Alexandria 22312 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,109 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $2,093 | -$16 | 5 |
| August 2026 | $2,130 | +$37 | 5 |
| September 2026 | $2,118 | -$12 | 7 |
| October 2026 | $2,089 | -$29 | 7 |
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 22312
Rent Prices by Apartment in Alexandria 22312
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | $1,432/mo | $1,618/mo | 14 | 3.2 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | $1,498/mo | $1,561/mo | 3 | 2.7 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | $1,640/mo | $1,718/mo | 6 | 4.3 |
| Lerner Morningside | $1,662/mo | $1,762/mo | 15 | 3.7 |
| Lerner Excelsior Tower | $1,738/mo | $1,790/mo | 3 | 3.9 |
| Crystal Woods | $1,825/mo | $1,844/mo | 2 | 3 |
| Curve 6100 | $2,210/mo | $2,210/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Alexandria 22312
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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
$68,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,712/mo.
Comfortable income
$82,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,432/mo), you need to earn at least $57,000/year.
Median household income in Alexandria 22312 is $113,638 , about 38% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Alexandria 22312
Overall prices in Alexandria 22312 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 22312's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,712 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $6,470/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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