Prices and availability in Alexandria, VA were last updated on 28 Sep 2026.
The best apartments in Alexandria, VA are: Ashlawn at Southern Towers, Stratford at Southern Towers, Sinclaire on Seminary, Sherwood at Southern Towers and Monticello at Southern Towers.
The average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,204.
The price range for a studio apartment in Alexandria, VA is between $1,166 and $9,664.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is between $1,318 and $9,319.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is between $900 and $13,382.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is between $1,550 and $7,492.
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.
