Average Rent in Alexandria, VA

Current Versus Historical Alexandria, VA Rents

Alexandria rentals average $2,000 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,258, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $967 (-46.78%) year-over-year from $2,067 to $1,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $405 (-17.96%) year-over-year from $2,255 to $1,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $573 (-18.76%) year-over-year from $3,053 to $2,481. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $250 (6.94%) year-over-year from $3,600 to $3,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $867 (19.55%) year-over-year from $4,433 to $5,300. 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 35.41% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.11% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.19% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.31% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.83	$1,100	$2,067 (-46.78%)	$1,704 (-35.46%)
1 BR	$2.62	$1,850	$2,255 (-17.96%)	$1,868 (-0.95%)
2 BR	$2.38	$2,481	$3,053 (-18.76%)	$2,540 (-2.34%)
3 BR	$2.34	$3,850	$3,600 (6.94%)	$3,043 (26.54%)
4+ BR	$2.73	$5,300	$4,433 (19.55%)	$3,581 (48.01%)

Historical Rents in Alexandria, VA

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Top Cities Near Alexandria

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Alexandria. The average rent in Alexandria is currently $2,694 per month. Our records show that Lincolnia, VA, with an average rent of $2,394, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Alexandria, VA is Washington, DC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,950 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 7.73% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 26.27% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Alexandria, VA are about 34.45% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.56% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Alexandria, VA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,939	$2,496	$2,394
Arlington, VA	$1,846	$2,404	$3,302	$2,694
Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,476	$3,350	$2,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Alexandria

There are a total of 6 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria. Some of these neighborhoods include Dupont Circle, Anacostia, and Trinidad - Langston. We've included all of these top 6 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria, VA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria, VA is currently around $2,800 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Alexandria's average rent, which is only $2,258. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Alexandria, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,243 per month. Whereas, at $3,343 average rent per month, Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End 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	$2,023	$2,500	$3,600	$2,243
Anacostia, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,547	$1,850	$2,495
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,513	$2,000	$2,875	$2,700
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$2,150	$2,045	$3,200	$2,900
Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,337	$3,480	$3,060
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$2,282	$3,343	$5,077	$3,343

Top Counties Near Alexandria

There are a total of 6 counties located by Alexandria, VA. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, and District of Columbia, DC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,694. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,258. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,950, District of Columbia, DC is the most expensive county by Alexandria, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Alexandria, VA is 2.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Alexandria, VA is 26.27% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Alexandria, VA is 34.45% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 3 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$2,000	$1,904	$2,456	$2,258
Arlington, VA	$1,846	$2,404	$3,302	$2,694
District of Columbia, DC	$1,950	$2,476	$3,350	$2,950

Top Zipcodes Near Alexandria

There are a total of 11 zipcodes in or near Alexandria, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,515.

The following chart 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
20002, Washington, DC	$2,013	$2,275	$3,000	$2,872
20001, Washington, DC	$2,007	$2,702	$3,550	$3,050
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,846	$2,411	$3,500	$2,505
22312, Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,938	$2,495	$2,392
20020, Washington, DC	$300	$1,523	$1,700	$2,350
22202, Arlington, VA	$2,091	$2,279	$3,459	$2,999
22311, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$1,765	$2,184	$2,013
22314, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$2,295	$2,885	$2,515
20003, Washington, DC	$1,810	$2,298	$3,200	$2,495
20005, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,764	$4,012	$2,834

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 $2,258. 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 $2.83. There are a total of 3 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 $1,904 and an average price per square feet of $2.62. There are a total of 120 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 $2,456 and an average price per square feet of $2.38. There are a total of 97 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 -0.47%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, and 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 $1,806/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.