What's the average rent in Alexandria, VA?

Rental Market Trends in Alexandria, VA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,685 per month, which is 37% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,685

-0.6%-$15 decrease month-over-month

-3.2%-$88 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

677

APARTMENTS

$2,242

HOUSES

$3,679

TOWNHOUSES

$3,450

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Alexandria, VA at $2,242 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,679 per month. Townhomes average $3,450 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,084
2 Bedrooms	$2,650
3 Bedrooms	$3,448
4 Bedrooms	$3,878
All	$2,685

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Alexandria, VA is $2,084 per month, followed by $2,650 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,448 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,878 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,245
2 Bedrooms	$3,100
3 Bedrooms	$3,550
4 Bedrooms	$3,550
All	$3,450

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Alexandria, VA is $2,245 per month, followed by $3,100 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,550 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,550 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,555
3 Bedrooms	$2,995
4 Bedrooms	$3,400
All	$2,350

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is $2,100 per month, followed by $2,555 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,995 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,400 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,800
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,095
All	$3,679

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Alexandria, VA is $1,200 per month, followed by $2,800 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,095 for a 4 bedroom house.