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Average Rent in Alexandria 22312 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Alexandria 22312, Alexandria, VA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,126/mo
▲ +1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,802/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
59
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Alexandria 22312
53 listed units across 4 buildings offering 2 bed units in Alexandria 22312 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $111/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | Unit 43 | $2,557 | $1,915 | $642 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | Unit 42 | $2,539 | $1,939 | $600 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | Unit 15 | $2,435 | $1,914 | $521 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | Unit 8 | $2,412 | $2,033 | $379 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | Unit 11 | $2,375 | $2,014 | $361 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | Unit 29 | $1,773 | $1,512 | $261 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | Unit 37 | $2,799 | $2,570 | $229 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | Unit 17 | $2,353 | $2,137 | $216 |
Alexandria 22312 vs Alexandria, VA Average
Alexandria 22312 is cheaper than the Alexandria, VA average by $261/mo (11%). The citywide average is $2,387/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Alexandria 22312?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Alexandria 22312 is $2,126 per month across 5 apartment communities and 59 available units. Rents have increased $22 (1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Arbor Park of Alexandria starting at $1,802/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,126/mo.
Prices range from $1,802 to $2,498 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 21 units are currently listed.
Alexandria 22312 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,109 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $2,093 | -$16 | 5 |
| August 2026 | $2,131 | +$38 | 5 |
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.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Alexandria 22312
Rent Prices by Apartment in Alexandria 22312
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | $1,802/mo | $2,044/mo | 27 | 3.2 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | $1,860/mo | $2,002/mo | 11 | 4.3 |
| Curve 6100 | $2,127/mo | $2,265/mo | 10 | 4.3 |
| Lerner Excelsior Tower | $2,208/mo | $2,245/mo | 5 | 3.9 |
| Lerner Morningside | $2,252/mo | $2,390/mo | 6 | 3.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Alexandria 22312
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$85,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,126/mo.
Comfortable income
$102,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,802/mo), you need to earn at least $72,000/year.
Median household income in Alexandria 22312 is $113,638 , about 11% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Alexandria 22312
Overall prices in Alexandria 22312 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 22312's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,126 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $6,884/mo |
Population
156,788
Median household income
$113,638
Census median rent
$2,031/mo
Rent as % of income
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.
Google Search Trends for Alexandria 22312 Apartments
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