Average Rent in Alexandria, VA

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Current Versus Historical Alexandria, VA Rents

Alexandria rentals average $2,000 for a studio rental to $5,114 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $103 (-5.71%) year-over-year from $1,803 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (5.75%) year-over-year from $2,032 to $2,149. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $61 (2.13%) year-over-year from $2,839 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $23 (0.63%) year-over-year from $3,677 to $3,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $182 (-3.51%) year-over-year from $5,182 to $5,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 12.27% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.90% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.12% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.33% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.63% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.62	$1,700	$1,803 (-5.71%)	$1,822 (-6.70%)
1 BR	$3.07	$2,149	$2,032 (5.75%)	$2,020 (6.40%)
2 BR	$2.55	$2,900	$2,839 (2.13%)	$2,665 (8.81%)
3 BR	$2.40	$3,700	$3,677 (0.63%)	$3,217 (15.03%)
4+ BR	$2.06	$5,000	$5,182 (-3.51%)	$3,596 (39.03%)

Historical Rents in Alexandria, VA

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Top Cities Near Alexandria

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Alexandria. The average rent in Alexandria is currently $2,749 per month. Our records show that Arlington, VA, with an average rent of $2,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Alexandria, VA is Washington, DC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,797 per month.

Let's compare Alexandria, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Alexandria, VA is 3.43% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.16% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Alexandria, VA are about 19.64% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.79% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Alexandria, VA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Arlington, VA	$1,885	$2,500	$3,500	$2,700
Washington, DC	$1,978	$2,412	$3,200	$2,797

Top Neighborhoods Near Alexandria

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria, VA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria, VA is currently around $2,500 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is equivalent to Alexandria's average rent, which is also $2,500. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Alexandria's average rent, which is actually $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Alexandria, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $2,500 average rent per month, Dupont Circle is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Alexandria. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,980	$2,500	$3,932	$2,500

Top Counties Near Alexandria

There are a total of 1 counties located by Alexandria, VA.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Alexandria

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Alexandria, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,641.

The following chart includes the top 2 zipcodes in Alexandria, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,931	$2,498	$3,651	$2,584
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,185	$2,345	$3,150	$2,699

Frequently Asked Questions - Alexandria Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Alexandria, VA?

The average monthly rental price for Alexandria, VA apartments for rent is approximately $2,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Alexandria, VA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Alexandria, VA.

How much is a studio apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $3.62. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Alexandria.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,250 and an average price per square feet of $3.07. There are a total of 61 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Alexandria.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $2.55. There are a total of 53 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Alexandria.

How have rent prices in Alexandria, VA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Alexandria, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Alexandria, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Alexandria, VA is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.