Average Rent in Alexandria, VA

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Current Versus Historical Alexandria, VA Rents

Alexandria rentals average $1,850 for a studio rental to $5,125 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,700, or roughly $33 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $289 (-13.50%) year-over-year from $2,139 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $329 (-13.53%) year-over-year from $2,429 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $290 (-9.09%) year-over-year from $3,190 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $275 (-6.91%) year-over-year from $3,975 to $3,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $308 (-5.83%) year-over-year from $5,283 to $4,975. 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 up by 9.90% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.29% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.85% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.06% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.33% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$43.55	$1,850	$2,139 (-13.50%)	$1,847 (0.19%)
1 BR	$35.23	$2,100	$2,429 (-13.53%)	$2,278 (-7.81%)
2 BR	$32.61	$2,900	$3,190 (-9.09%)	$2,956 (-1.91%)
3 BR	$26.39	$3,700	$3,975 (-6.91%)	$3,600 (2.78%)
4+ BR	$24.68	$4,975	$5,283 (-5.83%)	$4,533 (9.74%)

Historical Rents in Alexandria, VA

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Top Cities Near Alexandria

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Alexandria. The average rent in Alexandria is currently $2,950 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bailey's Crossroads, VA, with an average rent of $2,681, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Alexandria, VA is West Falls Church, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,625 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 51.36% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.79% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Alexandria, VA are about 3.45% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.35% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Alexandria, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,800	$2,681
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,378	$3,250	$2,750
Washington, DC	$1,890	$2,300	$3,200	$2,750
Merrifield, VA	$1,850	$2,025	$2,800	$2,900
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,100	$2,850	$3,000
Annandale, VA	N/A	$1,825	$2,250	$3,150
Kingstowne, VA	N/A	$1,650	$2,800	$3,300
West Falls Church, VA	N/A	$1,850	$2,100	$3,625

Top Neighborhoods Near Alexandria

There are a total of 21 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Southwest - Waterfront, and Trinidad - Langston. We've included all of these top 21 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria, VA in the following table.

The average rent for these 21 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria, VA is currently around $2,750 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,750. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Alexandria's average rent, which is only $2,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Alexandria, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,375 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Alexandria. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$938	$1,250	$1,600	$1,600
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,200	$2,900	$2,299
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,625	$2,300	$2,300
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,525	$2,350
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,500	$1,850	$2,450
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,495	$2,750	$2,500
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,475	$5,778	$2,538
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,700	$4,295	$2,614
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,669	$3,555	$2,702
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,083	$2,565	$3,800	$2,711
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,148	$3,223	$2,750
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,125	$2,850	$2,775
Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,368	$1,840	$2,799
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,825	$2,598	$3,674	$2,922
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,698	$2,495	$3,500	$2,925
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,675	$2,450	$3,200	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,100	$2,750	$3,950	$3,000
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,160	$2,318	$3,200	$3,000
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,318	$2,495	$3,900	$3,065
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,663	$3,000	$3,600
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$2,495	$3,062	$4,850	$4,375

Top Counties Near Alexandria

There are a total of 3 counties located by Alexandria, VA. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, and Fairfax, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,750. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Alexandria, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Alexandria, VA is 2.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Alexandria, VA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Alexandria, VA is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,900	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,378	$3,250	$2,750
Fairfax, VA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Alexandria

There are a total of 29 zipcodes in or near Alexandria, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,712. A total of 14 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20032, Washington, DC at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,595 per month is 22043, Idylwood, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,748. That's at least $38 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Alexandria, VA is $2,000 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,800 per month. Which comes out to $31 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Alexandria, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,250	$2,355	$3,295	$2,998
20001, Washington, DC	$2,059	$2,500	$3,300	$3,103
20002, Washington, DC	$1,812	$1,875	$2,773	$2,600
22304, Alexandria, VA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,534
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,431	$3,563	$2,700
20020, Washington, DC	$2,332	$2,175	$2,000	$2,425
22202, Arlington, VA	$2,030	$2,462	$3,500	$2,800
22204, Arlington, VA	$1,500	$1,873	$2,800	$2,800
20003, Washington, DC	$2,275	$2,300	$3,531	$2,700
20009, Washington, DC	$1,748	$2,425	$3,500	$2,900

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 $2,700. 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 $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $43.55. There are a total of 7 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 $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $35.23. There are a total of 192 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 $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $32.61. There are a total of 173 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 -0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Alexandria, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Alexandria, VA is around $2,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.