What is the average apartment size in Alexandria?

The average size for a Alexandria, LA apartment is 941 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Alexandria?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Alexandria is $1,100 per month, a 9.17% increase from last year’s average of $1,008.

What is the average apartment size in Alexandria?

The typical apartment in Alexandria offers about 941 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Alexandria, LA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Alexandria?

The typical rent budget in Alexandria ranges from to per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Alexandria?

In Alexandria, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Alexandria is $1,100, a 9.17% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,008.

One-bedroom apartments provide 723 square feet for $1,016, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,118 offer 1,016 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,336 sq ft) for $1,348, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Alexandria, LA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,100	941 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,016	723 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,118	1,016 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,348	1,336 sq. ft.

Alexandria, LA rent trends

Rental prices in Alexandria, LA have increased by 9.17% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,008 to $1,100.

What's the typical rent budget in Alexandria, LA?

The largest share of rentals in Alexandria, LA (56%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Alexandria, LA?

8,064 or 48% of the households in Alexandria, LA are renter-occupied while 8,850 or 52% are owner-occupied.

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How Alexandria Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Alexandria	$1,100
New Orleans	$1,401
Baton Rouge	$1,279
Lafayette	$1,167
Shreveport	$1,227
Slidell	$1,294
Hammond	$1,318
Ruston	$1,641
Lake Charles	$1,125
Bossier City	$1,404
Youngsville	$1,492
DeRidder	$767
Natchitoches, LA	$1,033
Leesville, LA	$872

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Alexandria apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.