What is the average apartment size in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA?

The average size for a Del Ray, Alexandria, VA apartment is 758 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 Del Ray?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Del Ray is $2,324 per month, a 3.29% increase from last year’s average of $2,250.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Del Ray?

In Del Ray, studios rent for $1,715 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,226 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,588 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Del Ray?

The typical apartment in Del Ray offers about 758 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Del Ray?

Studio apartments in Del Ray average 449 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 684 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 951 sq. ft.

Del Ray, Alexandria, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Del Ray?

The typical rent budget in Del Ray ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Del Ray?

In Del Ray, 44% of households rent while 56% 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 Del Ray is $2,324, a 3.29% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,250.

Studio Apartments at $1,715 offer the most budget-friendly option with 449 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 684 square feet for $2,226, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,588 offer 951 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,324	758 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,715	449 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,226	684 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,588	951 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Del Ray, Alexandria, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA have increased by 3.29% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,250 to $2,324.

What's the typical rent budget in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA (40%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA?

2,706 or 44% of the households in Del Ray, Alexandria, VA are renter-occupied while 3,385 or 56% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Del Ray?

Arlandria $1,594/month

Old Town Alexandria $1,683/month

Seminary Hill $1,915/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,158/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Del Ray?

Southwest Quadrant $2,689/month

Potomac Yard $2,704/month

Old Town North Alexandria $3,650/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Alexandria, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Old Town North Alexandria	$3,650
Potomac Yard	$2,704
Southwest Quadrant	$2,689
Braddock Road Metro	$2,663
Eisenhower East	$2,638
Del Ray	$2,324
Warwick	$2,266
Alexandria West	$2,058
Landmark - Van Dorn	$2,015
Seminary Hill	$1,915
Old Town Alexandria	$1,683
Arlandria	$1,594

Alexandria | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Del Ray is 13% higher than in Alexandria West

$2,324

Del Ray rent is the same as Alexandria average

Average Rent $2,324

$2,058

Alexandria West rent is 11% lower than Alexandria average

Average Rent $2,058

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 Del Ray 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.