Average Rent in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA

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Current Versus Historical Del Ray, Alexandria, VA Rents

Del Ray rentals average $1,800 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,925 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,400, or roughly $31 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $62 (-3.23%) year-over-year from $1,912 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $258 (-12.25%) year-over-year from $2,108 to $1,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $985 (-29.14%) year-over-year from $3,380 to $2,395. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (2.68%) year-over-year from $3,725 to $3,825. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,786 (-32.11%) year-over-year from $5,561 to $3,775. 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 0.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 26.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$31.61	$1,850	$2,108 (-12.25%)	$1,639 (12.86%)
2 BR	$33.81	$2,395	$3,380 (-29.14%)	$2,715 (-11.79%)
3 BR	$30.52	$3,825	$3,725 (2.68%)	$3,617 (5.76%)

Historical Rents in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA

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Top Cities Near Del Ray

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Del Ray. The average rent in Del Ray is currently $2,950 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Arlington, VA, with an average rent of $2,750, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Del Ray, Alexandria, VA is West Falls Church, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,500 per month.

Let's compare Del Ray, Alexandria, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 20.76% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA are about 21.09% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.91% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Del Ray, Alexandria, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,350	$3,200	$2,750
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,423	$3,200	$2,770
Alexandria, VA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,850	$2,800
Tysons Corner, VA	$1,990	$2,100	$2,963	$3,100
Annandale, VA	N/A	$1,700	$2,200	$3,250
West Falls Church, VA	N/A	$2,148	$2,800	$3,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Del Ray

There are a total of 19 neighborhoods in or near Del Ray. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Brookland, and Anacostia. We've included all of these top 19 neighborhoods in or near Del Ray, Alexandria, VA in the following table.

The average rent for these 19 neighborhoods in or near Del Ray, Alexandria, VA is currently around $2,750 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,750. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Del Ray's average rent, which is actually $3,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Del Ray, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,700 per month. Whereas, at $5,400 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Del Ray. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$1,525	$1,250	$1,695	$1,700
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,300	$2,163
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,425	$1,950	$2,300
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,350	$3,495	$2,425
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,660	$2,499	$2,499
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,870	$2,615	$3,998	$2,500
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,250	$5,434	$2,500
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,752	$2,000	$2,998	$2,700
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,696	$3,531	$2,719
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,068	$2,600	$3,800	$2,750
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,025	$2,398	$3,060	$2,775
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,137	$4,945	$2,875
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,445	$1,950	$3,000	$2,900
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,173	$2,500	$3,790	$2,930
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,798	$2,598	$3,555	$2,950
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$1,975	$2,400	$3,505	$2,950
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,875	$2,607	$3,906	$3,067
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,975	$3,300	$3,750
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,795	$3,625	$4,950	$5,400

Top Counties Near Del Ray

There are a total of 2 counties located by Del Ray, Alexandria, VA. Some of these counties include Arlington, VA and Alexandria, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,775. That's roughly around $35 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Arlington, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, Alexandria, VA is the most expensive county by Del Ray, Alexandria, VA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA is 26.39% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA is 26.04% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,350	$3,200	$2,750
Alexandria, VA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,850	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near Del Ray

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Del Ray, Alexandria, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,773. A total of 22 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 $1,695 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,650 per month is 20007, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,772. That's at least $41 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Del Ray, Alexandria, VA is $2,100 per month. Or in other words, $39 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,025 per month. Which comes out to $35 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Del Ray, 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	$2,010	$2,410	$3,200	$2,969
22206, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,100	$2,950	$2,725
22202, Arlington, VA	$1,841	$2,385	$3,186	$2,608
22204, Arlington, VA	$1,600	$1,800	$2,700	$2,773
20032, Washington, DC	$1,525	$1,250	$1,695	$1,695
22304, Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,500	$2,600
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,880	$2,342	$3,398	$2,600
22203, Arlington, VA	$1,875	$2,550	$3,801	$2,873
22209, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,400	$3,609	$2,639
20020, Washington, DC	$2,332	$3,059	$2,200	$2,499

Frequently Asked Questions - Del Ray Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA?

The average monthly rental price for Del Ray, Alexandria, VA apartments for rent is approximately $3,400. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Del Ray, 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 Del Ray, Alexandria, VA.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $31.61. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Del Ray.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $33.81. There are a total of 9 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Del Ray.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.29%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA is around $2,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.