True Cost of Renting in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria's Old Town is one of the most historically preserved cities in the United States — cobblestone streets, 18th-century buildings, and a waterfront on the Potomac. WMATA Blue/Yellow lines serve multiple stations. The city is adjacent to Arlington and across the river from DC. Dominion Energy provides electricity.
Neighborhoods & Average Rents
Old Town Alexandria
- Studio:
- $1,900/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $2,300/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $3,300/mo
Historic district with exceptional restaurants on King Street; waterfront Potomac park and the Torpedo Factory Art Center. WMATA King Street-Old Town station (Blue/Yellow). Dominion Energy electric. Walkable with very limited new construction — inventory is constrained.
Del Ray / Rosemont
- Studio:
- $1,700/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $2,100/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $3,000/mo
Charming neighborhood north of Old Town with walkable Mt. Vernon Ave commercial strip; independent restaurants and shops. More residential than Old Town. WMATA Braddock Road station (Blue/Yellow). Lower crime than some DC neighborhoods.
Eisenhower Ave / South Alexandria
- Studio:
- $1,500/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,900/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $2,700/mo
Modern apartment corridor along Eisenhower Avenue; WMATA Eisenhower Ave station (Yellow Line). More suburban character than Old Town. New construction with amenity packages. Wegmans nearby. Lower rents than Old Town with comparable Metro access.
Utility Providers
- Electric
- Dominion Energy Virginia
- Water
- Alexandria Renew Enterprises / Alexandria Water
- Internet
- Comcast Xfinity, Verizon Fios, RCN
Commute & Transportation
Alexandria is served by 4 WMATA stations: King Street-Old Town, Braddock Road, Eisenhower Avenue, and Van Dorn Street. Reagan National Airport (DCA) is accessible from King Street Station in 2 stops. Pentagon and Fort Belvoir are major nearby employers. I-495 (Capital Beltway) and Route 1 provide highway connectivity. The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) serves Alexandria's King Street Station with Manassas and Fredericksburg lines.
Rental Market Overview
Alexandria's Old Town commands a premium for historical charm — it's genuinely one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the country. Dominion Energy rates are competitive for the DC metro area. Virginia income tax applies. No broker fees standard in the DC metro market. The Del Ray neighborhood offers Old Town quality at lower prices. VRE commuter rail provides additional transit options for southern Virginia workers. Renters insurance averages $15–22/month.
Data last updated: 2026-04
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