Alexandria, VA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Alexandria?

The average rent for an apartment in Alexandria is $2,069. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Alexandria, VA

Last updated July 2023

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$2,069	860 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Alexandria?

The average size for a Alexandria, VA apartment is 860 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

42,367 or 57% of the households in Alexandria, VA are renter-occupied while 31,857 or 43% are owner-occupied.

Alexandria, VA rent trends

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Average Rent in Alexandria, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Braddock Road Metro	$2,589
Clover	$2,589
College Park	$2,589
Eisenhower Ave	$2,589
Eisenhower East	$2,589
King St. Metro	$2,589
Northeast Alexandria	$2,589
Old Town Alexandria	$2,589
Old Town North Alexandria	$2,589
Potomac Greens	$2,589
Southwest Quadrant	$2,589
Del Ray	$2,299
Rosemont	$2,299
Farlington - Bradlee	$2,256
Taylor Run	$2,256
North Ridge - Rosemont	$2,128
Potomac Yard	$2,040
Wilmar Park	$2,040
Seminary Hill	$2,006
Alexandria West	$1,994
Arlandria	$1,922
Auburn Village	$1,922
Hume Springs	$1,922
Land of Herbert	$1,922
Lynhaven	$1,922
Warwick	$1,922
Landmark - Van Dorn	$1,919

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria are Landmark - Van Dorn, where the average rent goes for $1,919/month, Arlandria, where renters pay $1,922/mo on average, and Auburn Village, where the average rent goes for $1,922/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Hume Springs ($1,922), Land of Herbert ($1,922), and Lynhaven ($1,922), where the asking prices are below the average Alexandria rent of $2,069/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Alexandria?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Alexandria are Old Town North Alexandria ($2,589), Potomac Greens ($2,589) and Southwest Quadrant ($2,589).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Alexandria?

The most popular neighborhood in Alexandria is Alexandria West, where there are 10 listings with an average rent of $1,994. Next up is Landmark - Van Dorn, where apartments go for $1,919/month, followed by Del Ray with $2,299 If you’re looking to rent in Alexandria’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Eisenhower East, where renters pay $2,589 on average, and Warwick, where the average monthly rent is $1,922.

Alexandria | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Alexandria West is 4% higher than in Arlandria

$1,994

Alexandria West rent is 4% lower than Alexandria average

Average Rent	$1,994

$1,922

Arlandria rent is 7% lower than Alexandria average

Average Rent	$1,922

How Alexandria Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Washington	$2,401
Richmond	$1,476
Baltimore City	$1,557
Arlington	$1,360
Newport News	$1,317
Alexandria	$2,069
Norfolk	$1,390
Silver Spring	$1,902
Virginia Beach	$1,631
Rockville	$2,225
Henrico	$1,520
Hampton	$1,414
Woodbridge	$1,877
Laurel	$1,895
Fairfax	$2,302
Bethesda	$2,688
Charlottesville	$1,903
Falls Church	$2,115
Annapolis	$2,261
Glen Burnie	$1,662
Manassas	$1,922

What is the average price for a storage unit in Alexandria?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Alexandria is $271.02. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.