101 N Ripley
101 N Ripley St,
Alexandria, VA 22304
$1,520 - $2,665 | Studio - 3 Beds
Alexandria
Alexandria, VA
Area Guide
Experience endless entertainment in a historic setting on the shores of the Potomac
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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.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Alexandria, VA is $1,690 for a studio, $2,047 for one bedroom, $2,515 for two bedrooms, and $2,647 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alexandria has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,047/month
732 Sq Ft
House
$3,610/month
1,372 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,346/month
844 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,491/month
1,111 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Alexandria, VA is 45.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Alexandria is 134.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,690 - $2,647. You can expect to pay 5.7% more for groceries, 6.4% more for utilities, and 6.8% more for transportation.
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Transportation
76
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
48
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
67
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-6
715 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-6
730 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-6
693 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-5
731 Students
6
Public
Grades PK-6
670 Students
6
Public
Grades 7-12
3,145 Students
5
Public
Grades 7-8
988 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
1,789 Students
4
Public
Grades 6-8
1,369 Students
4
Public
Grades PK-8
978 Students
4
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology
Public
Grades 9-12
1,967 Students
10
Public
Grades 7-12
3,145 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
2,764 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
2,267 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
1,959 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tuckahoe Park
- Lucky Run Park
- Shirlington Park
- Allie S. Freed Park
- Ford Nature Center
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Washington Dulles International
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Methodology
† 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.