Rent by ZIP code in Alexandria
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22315 | Fairfax County | $2,826 | +24% |
| 22301 | Alexandria City | $2,811 | +24% |
| 22310 | Fairfax County | $2,791 | +23% |
| 22314 | Alexandria City | $2,616 | +15% |
| 22302 | Arlington County | $2,276 | 0% |
| 22305 | Alexandria City | $2,155 | -5% |
| 22304 | Alexandria City | $1,980 | -13% |
| 22306 | Fairfax County | $1,951 | -14% |
| 22311 | Alexandria City | $1,812 | -20% |
Rent by bedroom count in Alexandria
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Alexandria city. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Alexandria city uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $2,140 to $3,480 depending on the Alexandria ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,111 | +8.1% |
| 1 bedroom | $2,204 | +9.4% |
| 2 bedroom | $2,438 | +8.5% |
| 3 bedroom | $3,107 | +9.6% |
| 4 bedroom | $3,658 | +9.8% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Alexandria?
Typical rent across Alexandria City is $2,243 as of September 2026. That is down 0.7% from a year earlier and up 17.8% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Alexandria City | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,975 | +11.0% |
| 2022 | $2,039 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $2,141 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $2,252 | +5.2% |
| 2025 | $2,258 | +0.2% |
| 2026 (through September) | $2,243 | -0.7% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Alexandria rent questions
- What is the average rent in Alexandria, VA?
- Typical asking rent in Alexandria is $2,276 a month as of September 2026, across 9 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,812 to $2,826.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Alexandria?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Alexandria city is $2,438 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $2,204 and a three bedroom is $3,107. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Alexandria?
- Rent is falling. Typical rent in Alexandria City is $2,243 as of September 2026, down 0.7% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Alexandria?
- ZIP 22311 has the lowest typical asking rent in Alexandria at $1,812 a month, compared with $2,276 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Alexandria?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Alexandria rent of $2,276, that is about $6,828 a month, or $81,936 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Alexandria sits in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.