What's the average rent in Alexandria, VA?

Rental Market Trends in Alexandria, VA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,650 per month, which is 36% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,650

0.0%No change month over month

-3.6%-$100 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

718

APARTMENTS

$2,168

HOUSES

$3,651

TOWNHOUSES

$3,400

As of September 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Alexandria, VA at $2,168 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,651 per month. Townhomes average $3,400 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,628
3 Bedrooms	$3,350
4 Bedrooms	$3,928
All	$2,650

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Alexandria, VA is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,628 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,350 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,928 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,050
2 Bedrooms	$3,200
3 Bedrooms	$3,499
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$3,400

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Alexandria, VA is $2,050 per month, followed by $3,200 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,499 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$2,600
3 Bedrooms	$3,078
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,283

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is $2,000 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $3,078 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,928
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,195
All	$3,651

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Alexandria, VA is $2,100 per month, followed by $2,928 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,195 for a 4 bedroom house.