Alexandria, VA rental market

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Last updated September 27, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Alexandria, VA is $2,650.

Average rent

$2,650

Month-over-month change

-$20

Year-over-year change

-$51

Available rentals

727

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $825 to $14,500.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8005
$9002
$1,0002
$1,1003
$1,2003
$1,3008
$1,40011
$1,50018
$1,60016
$1,70043
$1,80038
$1,90069
$2,00034
$2,10035
$2,20048
$2,30036
$2,40032
$2,50043
$2,60038
$2,70037
$2,80035
$2,90039
$3,00032
$3,10029
$3,20038
$3,30025
$3,40024
$3,50028
$3,60026
$3,70024
$3,80021
$3,90018
$4,00014
$4,10016
$4,20015
$4,3009
$4,40011
$4,50013
$4,6007
$4,7006
$4,8004
$4,9009
$5,000+36

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $51 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,637$2,650
Feb$2,619$2,600
Mar$2,515$2,650
Apr$2,650$2,619
May$2,800$2,600
Jun$2,750$2,700
Jul$2,800$2,668
Aug$2,740$2,650
Sep$2,750$2,680
Oct$2,700No data
Nov$2,700No data
Dec$2,727No data

Market temperature

The Alexandria, VA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Alexandria, VA is 33% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Alexandria, VA?

The average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,650.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Alexandria, VA is $1,776 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is $1,968 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is $2,700 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is $3,450 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, VA is $3,970 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Alexandria, VA?

Houses in Alexandria, VA rent between $825 - $14,500 with an average rent of $2,650.

8. How has the rent in Alexandria, VA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Alexandria, VA decreased by $51

9. How much has the rent in Alexandria, VA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Alexandria, VA decreased by $20

10. How many available rentals are there in Alexandria, VA?

There are currently 727 rentals available in Alexandria, VA.

11. How do rent prices in Alexandria, VA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Alexandria, VA is $2,650 — 32.5% higher the national average of $2,000.

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