Average Rent in Alexandria, VA

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Current Versus Historical Alexandria, VA Rents

Alexandria rentals average $1,600 for a studio rental to $5,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,700, or roughly $31 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $537 (-25.13%) year-over-year from $2,137 to $1,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $398 (-16.34%) year-over-year from $2,437 to $2,039. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $461 (-14.36%) year-over-year from $3,211 to $2,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (3.08%) year-over-year from $3,783 to $3,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $509 (11.33%) year-over-year from $4,491 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 7.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.16% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.49% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.60% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$43.55	$1,600	$2,137 (-25.13%)	$2,134 (-25.03%)
1 BR	$35.89	$2,039	$2,437 (-16.34%)	$2,282 (-10.65%)
2 BR	$30.35	$2,750	$3,211 (-14.36%)	$3,117 (-11.78%)
3 BR	$26.41	$3,900	$3,783 (3.08%)	$3,766 (3.55%)
4+ BR	$24.86	$5,000	$4,491 (11.33%)	$4,567 (9.49%)

Historical Rents in Alexandria, VA

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Top Cities Near Alexandria

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Alexandria. The average rent in Alexandria is currently $2,749 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 $2,689, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Alexandria, VA is Franconia, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Alexandria, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 8.11% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Alexandria, VA are about 4.55% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.56% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Alexandria, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	N/A	$2,641	$2,600	$2,689
Washington, DC	$1,890	$2,240	$3,100	$2,711
Arlington, VA	$1,792	$2,300	$3,200	$2,749
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,048	$2,875	$2,875
Franconia, VA	N/A	$1,900	$2,700	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Alexandria

There are a total of 18 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Trinidad - Langston, and Anacostia. We've included all of these top 18 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria, VA in the following table.

The average rent for these 18 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria, VA is currently around $2,575 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,575. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Alexandria's average rent, which is actually $2,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Alexandria, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,550 per month. Whereas, at $4,700 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	$1,000	$1,200	$1,595	$1,550
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,526	$2,098	$2,125
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$1,950	$1,425	$1,800	$2,175
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,775	$2,100	$3,325	$2,200
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$5,250	$2,375
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,713	$2,200	$3,000	$2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,945	$2,633	$4,302	$2,451
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,850	$2,500
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,011	$2,400	$3,912	$2,550
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,654	$2,000	$3,000	$2,600
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,555	$2,718
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,123	$4,000	$2,825
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,613	$2,850	$2,850
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,125	$2,384	$3,228	$2,968
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,898	$2,674	$3,690	$3,000
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,400	$2,600	$3,775	$3,175
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,885	$3,100	$3,400
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,945	$3,250	$4,500	$4,700

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 $2,749. That's roughly around $31 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 $3,100, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Alexandria, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Alexandria, VA is on par with the 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	$1,600	$2,072	$2,750	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,792	$2,300	$3,200	$2,749
Fairfax, VA	$1,500	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100

Top Zipcodes Near Alexandria

There are a total of 30 zipcodes in or near Alexandria, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,755. A total of 13 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 $1,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,995 per month is 20007, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,700. That's at least $35 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Alexandria, VA is $2,025 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,750 per month. Which comes out to $30 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	$1,700	$2,350	$3,300	$2,950
20001, Washington, DC	$2,010	$2,319	$3,300	$3,000
20002, Washington, DC	$1,725	$1,950	$2,700	$2,500
22304, Alexandria, VA	$1,595	$1,900	$2,500	$2,600
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,920	$2,400	$3,375	$2,619
20020, Washington, DC	$2,332	$1,650	$1,850	$2,332
22202, Arlington, VA	$1,986	$2,450	$3,500	$2,848
22204, Arlington, VA	$1,600	$1,895	$2,663	$2,695
20003, Washington, DC	$2,275	$2,450	$3,500	$2,705
20009, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,200	$3,530	$2,848

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 $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $43.55. There are a total of 12 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 $2,072 and an average price per square feet of $35.89. There are a total of 164 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 $2,750 and an average price per square feet of $30.35. 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 -0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% 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.