Average Rent in Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA

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Current Versus Historical Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA Rents

Alexandria West rentals average $1,948 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200, or roughly $30 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,850 (123.38%) year-over-year from $1,500 to $3,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $68 (-3.35%) year-over-year from $2,015 to $1,948. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (1.70%) year-over-year from $2,458 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $108 (3.10%) year-over-year from $3,492 to $3,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $344 (9.42%) year-over-year from $3,656 to $4,000. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.37% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.49% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.01% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.23% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$31.90	$1,948	$2,015 (-3.35%)	$1,768 (10.13%)
2 BR	$30.37	$2,500	$2,458 (1.70%)	$2,077 (20.36%)
3 BR	$21.90	$3,600	$3,492 (3.10%)	$3,222 (11.74%)
4+ BR	$30.05	$4,000	$3,656 (9.42%)	$3,675 (8.84%)

Historical Rents in Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA

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Top Cities Near Alexandria West

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Alexandria West. The average rent in Alexandria West is currently $3,000 per month. Our records show that Alexandria, VA, with an average rent of $2,750, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA is West Falls Church, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,500 per month.

Let's compare Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 7.83% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA are about 13.76% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.90% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,844	$2,750
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,350	$3,150	$2,799
Washington, DC	$1,890	$2,433	$3,225	$2,800
Tysons Corner, VA	$1,890	$2,100	$2,850	$3,000
Oakton, VA	N/A	$1,900	$2,500	$3,100
Annandale, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,200	$3,225
West Falls Church, VA	N/A	$2,100	$2,700	$3,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Alexandria West

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria West. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Brookland, and Radnor - Fort Myer Heights. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA is currently around $2,894 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,894. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Alexandria West's average rent, which is only $2,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Alexandria West, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,700 per month. Whereas, at $5,250 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Alexandria West. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$1,525	$1,263	$1,695	$1,700
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,650	$2,299	$2,150
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,350	$3,495	$2,350
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,425	$1,850	$2,400
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,225	$5,367	$2,400
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,600	$2,425	$2,500
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,890	$2,615	$4,000	$2,500
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,840	$2,000	$3,000	$2,700
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,548	$2,716
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,116	$2,600	$3,800	$2,750
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,498	$2,900	$2,888
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$1,985	$2,360	$3,114	$2,900
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,724	$4,324	$2,910
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,097	$2,500	$3,800	$2,920
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,748	$2,595	$3,550	$2,950
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,664	$3,852	$2,995
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$1,980	$2,455	$3,700	$2,995
Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA	$2,235	$2,524	$3,161	$2,998
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,490	$2,000	$3,025	$3,012
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,150	$4,965	$3,086
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,985	$3,350	$3,750
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,795	$3,625	$5,200	$5,250

Top Counties Near Alexandria West

There are a total of 3 counties located by Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, and Fairfax, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,799. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA is 12.97% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA is 13.76% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,844	$2,750
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,350	$3,150	$2,799
Fairfax, VA	$1,550	$1,995	$2,600	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Alexandria West

There are a total of 29 zipcodes in or near Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20032, Washington, DC at $1,698 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,675 per month is 20007, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,750. That's at least $37 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA is $2,125 per month. Or in other words, $37 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,850 per month. Which comes out to $35 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22304, Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,600	$2,659
22041, Lake Barcroft, VA	$1,800	$2,679	$2,600	$2,700
22312, Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,675	$2,999
22206, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,125	$2,700	$2,663
22204, Arlington, VA	$1,500	$1,900	$2,700	$2,800
22203, Arlington, VA	$1,850	$2,600	$3,500	$2,847
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,955	$2,450	$3,223	$2,950
22202, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,417	$3,127	$2,850
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,870	$2,334	$3,395	$2,696
22003, Annandale, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,200	$3,373

Frequently Asked Questions - Alexandria West Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA?

The average monthly rental price for Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA apartments for rent is approximately $2,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Alexandria West, 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 West, Alexandria, VA.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,948 and an average price per square feet of $31.90. There are a total of 28 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Alexandria West.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $30.37. There are a total of 15 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Alexandria West.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.23%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA is around $1,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.