Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

Prices and availability in Alexandria, VA were last updated on 16 May 2026.

The best apartments in Alexandria, VA are: Riverside Apartments, Meridian at Eisenhower, Sherwood at Southern Towers, Carlyle Place and Meridian at Braddock Station.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Alexandria, VA is between $1,204 and $8,523.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is between $895 and $9,304.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is between $900 and $13,914.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is between $1,264 and $12,947.

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 age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Alexandria are about 42 years old, on average. Of these, 32% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 8 stories. About 62% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 26% are mid-rises, and 28% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

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.