Average Rent in Alexandria, VA

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Current Versus Historical Alexandria, VA Rents

Alexandria rentals average $2,150 for a studio rental to $5,064 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,541, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $647 (35.88%) year-over-year from $1,803 to $2,450. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $565 (27.79%) year-over-year from $2,032 to $2,597. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $557 (19.62%) year-over-year from $2,839 to $3,396. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $123 (3.35%) year-over-year from $3,677 to $3,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $118 (-2.27%) year-over-year from $5,182 to $5,064. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 14.17% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.74% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.42% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.44% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.51% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.87	$2,450	$1,803 (35.88%)	$1,822 (34.46%)
1 BR	$3.21	$2,597	$2,032 (27.79%)	$2,020 (28.59%)
2 BR	$2.51	$3,396	$2,839 (19.62%)	$2,665 (27.45%)
3 BR	$2.44	$3,800	$3,677 (3.35%)	$3,217 (18.13%)
4+ BR	$1.93	$5,064	$5,182 (-2.27%)	$3,596 (40.81%)

Historical Rents in Alexandria, VA

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Top Cities Near Alexandria

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Alexandria. The average rent in Alexandria is currently $2,716 per month. Our records show that Washington, DC, with an average rent of $2,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Alexandria, VA is Arlington, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,733 per month.

Let's compare Alexandria, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Alexandria, VA is 11.55% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.48% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Alexandria, VA are about 17.75% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Alexandria, VA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Washington, DC	$1,929	$2,400	$3,200	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,875	$2,590	$3,500	$2,733

Top Neighborhoods Near Alexandria

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria, VA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Alexandria, VA is currently around $2,464 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Alexandria, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,464 per month. Whereas, at $2,464 average rent per month, Dupont Circle is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Alexandria. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,942	$2,464	$4,200	$2,464

Top Counties Near Alexandria

There are a total of 1 counties located by Alexandria, VA.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Alexandria

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Alexandria, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,690.

The following chart includes the top 2 zipcodes in Alexandria, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,896	$2,565	$3,666	$2,637
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,300	$2,364	$3,274	$2,742

Frequently Asked Questions - Alexandria Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Alexandria, VA?

The average monthly rental price for Alexandria, VA apartments for rent is approximately $2,541. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Alexandria, VA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Alexandria, VA.

How much is a studio apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $3.87. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Alexandria.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $3.21. There are a total of 63 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Alexandria.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,845 and an average price per square feet of $2.51. There are a total of 67 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Alexandria.

How have rent prices in Alexandria, VA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Alexandria, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.36%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Alexandria, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Alexandria, VA is around $2,032/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.