Arrive 2801
2801 Park Center Dr,
Alexandria, VA 22302
1-3 Beds | $1,828 - $5,423
Rental Market Trends in Alexandria, VA
What is the average rent in Alexandria, VA?
$2,009/month
Average Rent
732 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,009 per month. This is 29% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/month, making Alexandria one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Alexandria, you can expect to pay about $1,647 per month for a studio, $2,009 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,445 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,634 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Alexandria, VA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.4%, which averages out to $90 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Alexandria, VA
Last Updated December 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
7%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
39%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
53%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria?
Based on current rent prices, Arlandria, Seminary Hill and Lincolnia are the most affordable neighborhoods in Alexandria.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Alexandria?
Based on current rent prices, Old Town, Northeast Alexandria and Potomac Yard are the most expensive neighborhoods in Alexandria.
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Which Alexandria neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Alexandria with the most apartments available are Old Town/Potomac Yard, Potomac West and Potomac Yard .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Alexandria, VA?
Because the average rent in Alexandria is $2,009, you’ll want to make about $6,696 per month or $80,352 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Alexandria, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Alexandria, VA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,459/month
$1,794/month
One Bedroom
$1,629/month
$2,436/month
Two Bedroom
$2,053/month
$3,098/month
Three Bedroom
$3,281/month
$3,400/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.