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Alexandria, VA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Alexandria?

The average rent for an apartment in Alexandria is $1,944. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average Rent in Alexandria, VA

Last updated February 2022
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$1,944 861 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Alexandria?

The average size for a Alexandria, VA apartment is 861 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.

Alexandria, VA Apartment Rent Ranges

Alexandria, VA Occupied Housing Units

37,413 or 52% of the households in Alexandria, VA are renter-occupied while 33,876 or 47% are owner-occupied.

Alexandria, VA Rent Trends

Average Rent Nov / 2018 Mar / 2019 Jul / 2019 Nov / 2019 Mar / 2020 Jul / 2020 Nov / 2020 Mar / 2021 Jul / 2021 Nov / 2021 Feb / 2022
Alexandria, VA $1,709 $1,705 $1,768 $1,742 $1,785 $1,752 $1,680 $1,683 $1,841 $1,906 $1,944
National $1,362 $1,367 $1,399 $1,407 $1,409 $1,399 $1,403 $1,412 $1,495 $1,591 $1,628
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Average Rent in Alexandria, VA By Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria are Arlandria, where the average rent goes for $1,848/month, Auburn Village, where renters pay $1,848/mo on average, and Hume Springs, where the average rent goes for $1,848/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Land of Herbert ($1,848), Lynhaven ($1,848), and Warwick ($1,848), where the asking prices are below the average Alexandria rent of $1,944/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Alexandria?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Alexandria are Old Town North Alexandria ($2,250), Potomac Greens ($2,250) and Southwest Quadrant ($2,250).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Alexandria?

The most popular neighborhood in Alexandria is Alexandria West, where there are 9 verified RentCafe listings with an average rent of $1,879. Next up is Landmark - Van Dorn, where apartments go for $1,862/month, followed by Braddock Road Metro with $2,250 If you’re looking to rent in Alexandria’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Seminary Hill, where renters pay $1,901 on average, and Warwick, where the average monthly rent is $1,848.

Alexandria | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
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Rent in Alexandria West is 2% higher than in Arlandria

$1,879

Alexandria West rent is 3% lower than Alexandria average

Average Rent $1,879
$1,848

Arlandria rent is 5% lower than Alexandria average

Average Rent $1,848

How Alexandria Compares to Other Cities

City Average Rent
Washington $2,261
Richmond $1,384
Baltimore City $1,508
Arlington $2,337
Alexandria $1,944
Silver Spring $1,786
Virginia Beach $1,492
Henrico $1,443
Newport News $1,209
Norfolk $1,263
Rockville $2,080
Laurel $1,823
Woodbridge $1,831
Fairfax $2,064
Falls Church $1,941
Hampton $1,331
Columbia $1,901
Annapolis $2,013
Bethesda $2,520
Glen Burnie $1,551
Owings Mills $1,737

Most Popular Apartments in Alexandria

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The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Alexandria apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.