Last updated October 14, 2026

Average Rent in Alexandria, VA & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 87 apartment communities in Alexandria, VA. Updated daily.

Area All Areas Alexandria West Bluemont Columbia Heights Crystal City Green Valley Jefferson Manor Potomac West Seminary Hill

Alexandria 22302 22305 22312 22314

Falls Church 22041

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Market Average

$2,380/mo

▼ 0.4% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,086/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

1804

available now

Rent Watch: cuts and increases

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107 cuts and 26 increases among 213 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.

Avalon Potomac Yard
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↓ $401/mo
Cut of 9.2% · Unit 0400
The Frasier
↓ $129/mo
Cut of 2.9% · Unit 454

Rent by Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA

Compare average rent across Alexandria, VA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map

Neighborhood	Avg Rent	30d Change	From	Properties	Units
Bluemont	$3,208	▲ $120	$2,486	3	42
Alexandria 22314	$3,106	▲ $174	$1,931	11	195
Potomac West	$2,767	▲ $110	$2,032	10	150
Crystal City	$2,663	▼ $60	$1,934	5	172
Falls Church 22041	$2,529	▼ $95	$1,565	5	90
Green Valley	$2,431	▲ $18	$1,538	10	208
Columbia Heights	$2,347	▲ $86	$1,086	8	87
Alexandria West	$2,155	▲ $15	$1,807	1	3
Jefferson Manor	$2,102	▲ $39	$1,300	10	261
Alexandria 22312	$2,095	▲ $19	$1,495	4	86
Seminary Hill	$2,015	▼ $6	$1,105	17	411
Alexandria 22302	$1,957	▼ $397	$1,142	3	94
Alexandria 22305	$1,792	▼ $87	$1,496	1	18

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Alexandria, VA?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,380 per month across 87 apartment communities and 1804 available units. Rents have decreased $11 (0.4%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Columbia Hills Apartments starting at $1,086/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,774/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,182/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,767/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,031/mo.

Prices range from $1,086 to $6,350 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 255 units are currently listed.

Alexandria, VA Rent Price History

Timeframe

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
May 2026	$2,792	-	7
June 2026	$2,486	-$306	75
July 2026	$2,416	-$70	103
August 2026	$2,421	+$5	104
September 2026	$2,430	+$9	104
October 2026	$2,448	+$18	108

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Alexandria, VA

Studio

$1,774

from $1,086 · 197 units

1 Bed

$2,182

from $1,385 · 893 units

2 Bed

$2,767

from $1,548 · 639 units

3 Bed

$3,031

from $1,548 · 75 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Alexandria, VA

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Columbia Hills Apartments	$1,086/mo	$1,086/mo	1	4.7
Sherwood at Southern Towers	$1,105/mo	$1,711/mo	31	3.9
Ashlawn at Southern Towers	$1,142/mo	$1,515/mo	39	3.6
Cityside	$1,300/mo	$1,671/mo	113	3.1
Mason at Van Dorn	$1,347/mo	$1,858/mo	110	3.9
Stratford at Southern Towers	$1,402/mo	$1,699/mo	32	4.1
Seminary Towers	$1,419/mo	$1,991/mo	31	4.1
Columbia Grove	$1,475/mo	$1,865/mo	6	4.4
Arbor Park of Alexandria	$1,495/mo	$1,994/mo	38	3.2
Mason Hall Apartments	$1,496/mo	$1,792/mo	18	4.1
Foxchase Apartments	$1,514/mo	$1,931/mo	7	3.8
Newport Village	$1,538/mo	$1,919/mo	19	2.6
Woodmont Park Apartments	$1,548/mo	$1,715/mo	10	2.7
Braddock Lee	$1,550/mo	$1,835/mo	27	4
Riverside Apartments	$1,559/mo	$1,714/mo	6	3.9
Grandview Apartments	$1,565/mo	$1,900/mo	4	4.2
Whitestone at Landmark	$1,605/mo	$1,852/mo	14	3.2
Serrano Apartments	$1,617/mo	$2,001/mo	8	3.3
Lerner Morningside	$1,662/mo	$1,975/mo	30	3.7
The Encore	$1,694/mo	$2,243/mo	28	3.7
Shirlington House Apartments	$1,695/mo	$2,143/mo	30	4.4
The Alexander Apartments	$1,695/mo	$2,219/mo	30	3.7
Park Shirlington Apartments	$1,699/mo	$2,057/mo	5	3.7
The Spire	$1,699/mo	$1,952/mo	3	2.9
Lerner Excelsior Tower	$1,742/mo	$2,052/mo	11	3.9
The Whitmore	$1,763/mo	$2,476/mo	12	3.9
The Alante in Alexandria	$1,773/mo	$2,041/mo	5	2.1
Cortland Van Dorn	$1,779/mo	$2,051/mo	49	3.2
Arlington Mill Residences	$1,781/mo	$1,896/mo	3	4.4
Alister Arlington Ridge	$1,782/mo	$1,855/mo	18	3.8
Huntington Gateway	$1,784/mo	$2,128/mo	10	3.5
The Oliver in Alexandria Apartment Homes	$1,807/mo	$2,155/mo	3	2.5
The Shelby Apartments - Alexandria	$1,826/mo	$2,636/mo	12	4.4
The Courts at Huntington Station	$1,833/mo	$2,351/mo	18	2.9
Crystal Woods	$1,839/mo	$2,470/mo	11	3
Sinclaire on Seminary	$1,839/mo	$2,642/mo	13	4.3
Arrive 2801	$1,852/mo	$2,289/mo	52	3.3
The Citizen at Shirlington Village	$1,873/mo	$2,337/mo	22	3.6
Contempo NOVA Apartments	$1,899/mo	$2,300/mo	22	4.3
Cameron Square	$1,905/mo	$2,343/mo	26	4.4
The Parker at Huntington Metro	$1,910/mo	$2,263/mo	19	4.2
Carousel Court	$1,911/mo	$1,911/mo	1	4.7
Meridian at Eisenhower	$1,931/mo	$2,535/mo	25	3.5
800 Carlyle	$1,933/mo	$2,664/mo	19	4
Reserve at Potomac Yard Apartments	$1,934/mo	$2,283/mo	35	4
The Park At Arlington Ridge	$1,939/mo	$2,315/mo	36	4.5
Quimby on 23rd	$1,954/mo	$2,703/mo	36	4.1
The Foundry	$1,972/mo	$2,552/mo	37	4.1
Dylan & Reese	$1,973/mo	$2,145/mo	10	4.4
Essen Apartments	$1,999/mo	$2,380/mo	13	2.9
Mission Lofts	$2,027/mo	$2,308/mo	8	3.9
Lincoln Old Town	$2,032/mo	$2,718/mo	28	3.5
Wildwood Park	$2,045/mo	$2,626/mo	7	3.2
The Dalton Apartments	$2,080/mo	$2,800/mo	10	4.7
The Asher	$2,081/mo	$2,725/mo	11	4.2
Carlyle Place	$2,117/mo	$2,738/mo	12	3.4
The Frasier	$2,130/mo	$2,877/mo	22	4.5
Bell Arlington Ridge Apartments	$2,144/mo	$2,588/mo	15	4.4
Carlyle Mill Apartments	$2,155/mo	$2,614/mo	15	4.3
1111 Belle Pre Apartments	$2,185/mo	$2,626/mo	17	4.6
Three Collective	$2,196/mo	$2,661/mo	69	4.3
Park + Ford	$2,199/mo	$3,035/mo	43	4.7
Westmont Apartments	$2,201/mo	$2,638/mo	25	4.4
Curve 6100	$2,210/mo	$2,570/mo	8	4.3
Bell Old Town	$2,235/mo	$2,799/mo	15	4.5
IO Piazza by Windsor Apartments	$2,235/mo	$3,071/mo	14	4.8
Station 650 Apartments	$2,240/mo	$2,757/mo	13	4.2
The Kingsley	$2,252/mo	$3,140/mo	13	4.7
Halstead Tower by Windsor Apartments	$2,258/mo	$3,005/mo	8	4.7
The Tuscany Apartments	$2,268/mo	$2,738/mo	6	4.4
Avalon Potomac Yard	$2,274/mo	$3,029/mo	9	4.2
MAA Carlyle Square	$2,285/mo	$3,195/mo	25	4.4
Cortland Alexandria	$2,285/mo	$3,157/mo	14	4.5
The Porter Del Ray	$2,293/mo	$2,765/mo	22	4.6
Platform	$2,293/mo	$3,048/mo	51	4.6
The Bradley Braddock Road Station Apartments	$2,319/mo	$2,575/mo	8	4.6
The Grayson Apartments	$2,395/mo	$2,858/mo	10	4
Crystal Flats	$2,412/mo	$2,893/mo	28	4.5
The Gramercy	$2,488/mo	$3,150/mo	37	4.5
The Waycroft - Ballston Apartments	$2,510/mo	$3,364/mo	19	4.6
Halstead Alexandria	$2,515/mo	$2,880/mo	3	3.6
Delancey at Shirlington Village	$2,519/mo	$2,958/mo	10	4.2
Virginia Square Apartments	$2,580/mo	$3,081/mo	11	4.5
Gables Old Town North	$2,603/mo	$3,641/mo	14	4.2
Easton	$2,676/mo	$2,676/mo	1	4.7
Alexan Florence	$2,885/mo	$3,985/mo	9	4.5
CityHouse Old Town	$2,995/mo	$3,768/mo	16	4.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Alexandria, VA

What is the average rent in Alexandria, VA?

The average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,380 per month as of October 2026, based on 1804 units across 87 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Alexandria, VA?

Rent in Alexandria, VA has decreased $11 (0.4%) over the past month. The current average is $2,380/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The most affordable apartment in Alexandria, VA is Columbia Hills Apartments with units starting at $1,086/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA averages $2,182/mo, with prices starting at $1,385/mo across 893 available units.

How many apartments are available in Alexandria, VA?

There are 1804 units available across 87 apartment communities in Alexandria, VA.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Alexandria, VA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$95,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,380/mo.

Comfortable income

$114,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,086/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/year.

Median household income in Alexandria, VA is $113,638 , about 1% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Alexandria, VA

Overall prices in Alexandria, VA runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 109.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Alexandria, VA's regional price parities.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,380	daily refresh
Utilities	$653	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$574	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$1,557	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$759	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$1,215	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$7,138/mo	$85,660/year

Population

156,788

Median household income

$113,638

Census median rent

$2,031/mo

Census rent burden

28.3%

Median age

37.5

Mean commute

29 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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