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Average Rent in Alexandria, VA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 34 apartment communities in Alexandria, VA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,035/mo
Lowest Available
$1,498/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
34
tracked daily
Units Listed
111
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Alexandria, VA
262 listed units across 20 buildings offering 3 bed units in Alexandria, VA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $109/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Village | Unit 1 | $3,067 | $2,024 | $1,043 |
| Three Collective | Unit 11 | $2,893 | $2,097 | $796 |
| Three Collective | Unit 12 | $2,896 | $2,107 | $789 |
| Three Collective | Unit 16 | $3,406 | $2,630 | $776 |
| Arrive 2801 | Unit 10 | $2,872 | $2,282 | $590 |
| Newport Village | Unit 21 | $2,000 | $1,414 | $586 |
| The Whitmore | Unit 14 | $3,297 | $2,715 | $582 |
| The Whitmore | Unit 7 | $2,476 | $1,898 | $578 |
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 | $3,228 | ▲ $4 | $2,411 | 4 | 58 |
| Crystal City | $3,086 | ▼ $12 | $1,954 | 3 | 53 |
| Alexandria 22314 | $2,795 | ▲ $53 | $1,584 | 25 | 616 |
| Potomac West | $2,710 | ▼ $171 | $2,113 | 3 | 36 |
| Falls Church 22041 | $2,475 | ▲ $24 | $1,565 | 6 | 163 |
| Alexandria 22305 | $2,458 | ▼ $15 | $1,882 | 3 | 65 |
| Alexandria 22302 | $2,458 | ▲ $115 | $1,650 | 10 | 201 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Alexandria, VA?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Alexandria, VA is $3,035 per month across 34 apartment communities and 111 available units.
The most affordable option is Woodmont Park Apartments starting at $1,498/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $3,035/mo.
Prices range from $1,498 to $6,850 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 27 units are currently listed.
Alexandria, VA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,264 | - | 24 |
| July 2026 | $2,315 | +$51 | 31 |
| August 2026 | $2,330 | +$15 | 32 |
| September 2026 | $2,326 | -$4 | 33 |
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, VA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Alexandria, VA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont Park Apartments | $1,498/mo | $1,931/mo | 3 | 2.7 |
| Quimby on 23rd | $1,954/mo | $3,137/mo | 3 | 4.1 |
| Serrano Apartments | $2,127/mo | $2,127/mo | 1 | 3.3 |
| Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes | $2,140/mo | $2,199/mo | 6 | 3.9 |
| Carousel Court | $2,173/mo | $2,173/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | $2,175/mo | $2,344/mo | 8 | 3.8 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | $2,255/mo | $2,303/mo | 3 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Alexandria, VA
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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
$121,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,035/mo.
Comfortable income
$146,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,498/mo), you need to earn at least $60,000/year.
Median household income in Alexandria, VA is $113,638 , about 22% below 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 |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,035 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $7,793/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.
Google Search Trends for Alexandria, VA Apartments
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