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5,886 Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

Stretching west from the shores of the Potomac River, about eight miles south of Washington DC, Alexandria is a vibrant city rich with history and culture. Alexandria is best known for its picturesque Old Town, a nationally designated historic district founded in 1749. Along Old Town’s charming cobblestone streets and red-brick sidewalks, residents enjoy access to more than 200 independent boutiques and restaurants in addition to intimate historical museums and exciting events held at the waterfront.

Del Ray is another well-known neighborhood in Alexandria, offering a slew of eclectic shops, top-notch cafes, and diverse eateries with an artistic vibe along Mount Vernon Avenue. Potomac Yard holds the city’s largest shopping center for the retail-inclined. Residents also delight in numerous scenic parks and preserves located throughout the city, from Waterfront Park to Dora Kelley Nature Park and everything in between.

Alexandria was famously the hometown of George Washington, and now contains the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. Commuting and traveling from your apartment in Alexandria is easy with access to the Metro’s Blue and Yellow Lines, I-395, I-495, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.


Alexandria, VA Rental Insights

Average Rent Rates

What is the average rent in Alexandria, VA?

The average rent in Alexandria is $2,002. When you rent an apartment in Alexandria, you can expect to pay as little as $1,639 or as much as $2,655, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.

What is the average rent of a Studio apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Alexandria, VA is $1,639 per month.

What is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is $2,002 per month.

What is the average rent of a 2 bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is $2,429 per month.

What is the average rent of a 3 bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is $2,655 per month.

Transportation

How transit friendly is Alexandria, VA?

Transit options in Alexandria vary, but overall, it has a transit score of 48.

Education

What are the top Elementary schools in Alexandria, VA?

In Alexandria, you’ll find top-ranking elementary schools like Waynewood Elementary, Stratford Landing Elementary, and Island Creek Elementary.

What are the top middle schools in Alexandria, VA?

Alexandria is home to some top-ranking middle schools, including Twain Middle, Hayfield Secondary, and Glasgow Middle.

What are the top high schools in Alexandria, VA?

Moving is tough for high school students! Look for Alexandria apartments near top-ranking high schools like Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology, Hayfield Secondary, and West Potomac High.

What colleges and universities are in Alexandria, VA?

If you’re a student moving to an apartment in Alexandria, you’ll have access to NOVA, Alexandira Campus, George Mason Univ., Arlington, and GWU, Foggy Bottom.

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