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's income tax tops out at 5.75%, a full point below Washington DC's 6% top rate just across the river — a real difference for renters who work in the District but choose to live in Alexandria instead. 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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Renting in Alexandria: Common Questions

What is the average rent in Alexandria?
One-bedroom apartments in Alexandria range from $1,900/month in Eisenhower Ave / South Alexandria to $2,300/month in Old Town Alexandria. Two-bedroom units range from $2,700 to $3,300/month. These are base rents — add fees, utilities, and amenity costs to get the true all-in monthly cost.
What utilities do I need to set up in Alexandria?
In Alexandria, electricity is provided by Dominion Energy Virginia, water by Alexandria Renew Enterprises / Alexandria Water, and common internet providers include Comcast Xfinity, Verizon Fios, RCN. Ask the leasing office for the specific unit's average monthly bill rather than a city-wide figure — utility costs vary more by building age and insulation than by location within Alexandria.
What neighborhoods are affordable in Alexandria?
Eisenhower Ave / South Alexandria is the most affordable of the 3 Alexandria neighborhoods covered here, at $1,900/month for a one-bedroom — $400 less than Old Town Alexandria, roughly a 17% gap. That swing is often bigger than any fee or amenity difference between two buildings in the same neighborhood, which is why comparing across neighborhoods matters as much as comparing within one.
Is Alexandria expensive to rent in?
Across the 3 neighborhoods covered here, the average one-bedroom in Alexandria runs about $2,100/month before fees, utilities, and amenities are added — and those add-ons are exactly what a bare average hides. Alexandria's Old Town commands a premium for historical charm — it's genuinely one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the country. Run the specific units you are considering through RentCompare to see the true all-in monthly cost rather than relying on an area average.

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