Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

Prices and availability in Alexandria, VA were last updated on 22 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Alexandria, VA are: Ashlawn at Southern Towers, Stratford at Southern Towers, Sinclaire on Seminary, Monticello at Southern Towers and Sherwood at Southern Towers.

The average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,204.

The price range for a studio apartment in Alexandria, VA is between $1,155 and $10,317.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is between $950 and $8,963.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is between $1,155 and $12,763.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is between $1,278 and $9,004.

In Alexandria, 58% of the residents are renting compared to 42% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 47% of Alexandria's rentals, 49% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Alexandria is 42 years old, with 32% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 8 stories, of which 62% are garden-style apartment communities, 26% are mid-sized buildings, and 28% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Alexandria are around 7% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 48% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 40% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.