Magnolia Trace Apartments
5445 Provine Pl,
Alexandria, LA 71303
$1,212 - $2,029 | 1-3 Beds
Spanning an area of 27 square miles, the city of Alexandria, Louisiana has a population of around 48,000 people. This moderately-sized city is among the largest in Rapides parish. Since the 2010 Census, it has been found that the city's population has been on the rise with no signs of stopping anytime soon. This is great for those who are looking for an up-and-coming area in which to live. The economy of this town is also booming, making this a wonderful place to move for those who want to start a new career or just be a part of this exciting city.
One of the biggest events in Alexandria is (of course!) Mardi Gras. This exciting event involves parades, great food, entertainment, and lots of fun. Alexandria is home to another popular festival, Que'in on the Red. This event involves Louisiana's world-famous barbeque cooked up by local chefs and plenty of live music. This tasty event takes place in March and is typically held at North Levee Park. Other terrific attractions in Alexandria include the Kent Plantation, the oldest plantation remaining in Louisiana, and Alexandria Zoological Park.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Alexandria, LA is $513 for a studio, $908 for one bedroom, $1,056 for two bedrooms, and $1,183 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alexandria has increased by 6.8% in the past year.
The cost of living in Alexandria, LA is 10.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Alexandria is 26.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $513 - $1,183. You can expect to pay 4.8% less for groceries, 0.4% less for utilities, and 3.1% less for transportation.
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
351 Students
J.B. Nachman Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
565 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
349 Students
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
Public
Grades 5-8
608 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
579 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
349 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
794 Students
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
Public
Grades 5-8
608 Students
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
Public
Grades 6-8
415 Students
Julius Patrick Elementary School
Public
Grades 6
177 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,482 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
629 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
760 Students
Public
Grades K-12
78 Students
Louisiana Special Education Center
Public
Grades K-12
34 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.