
Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA (862 Rentals)


The Grayson

Arrive 2801

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

The Courts at Huntington Station

Cityside Huntington Metro

Sullivan Place

Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes

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Aventon Huntington Station

Stratford at Southern Towers

The Blake

Sinclaire on Seminary

Cameron Square

Newport Village

Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes
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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

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Arrive Alexandria

Del Ray Tower at Fuse

The Alexander Apartments

Mason at Van Dorn

Eaton Square

Huntington Gateway

Sherwood at Southern Towers

The Point at Eisenhower Square

Braddock Lee

The Encore

Contempo NOVA

The Belhaven Apartments

Seminary Towers

South Port

Manchester Lakes

Brookville Townhomes

Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes

Arbor Park of Alexandria

Presidential Greens

The Foundry Apartments

The Graham at Southern Towers

The Asher

The Bradley Braddock Road Station Apartments

The Oliver in Alexandria

The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn

Monticello at Southern Towers

Park Place at Van Dorn
Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alexandria?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Alexandria Studio Apartments | $2,216 | $1,246 | $7,515 |
Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,573 | $932 | $9,478 |
Alexandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,360 | $1,036 | $10,000+ |
Alexandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,784 | $1,382 | $10,000+ |
Alexandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,786 | $1,280 | $10,000+ |
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Alexandria Overview
Alexandria, VA is vivacious and awesome! The City was awarded in 2016 as one of the top 100 Cities to live in and Top Ten Best Downtown's. Within the City is “Old Town” and offers the most historically kept part of the City. Everything you need is so close that it would be ideal to live in an apartment.
What is the history of Alexandria?
Alexandria, VA was the first European Settlement 1695. That means there is lot of history in this suburb of Washington DC. Alexandria, over a century of its birth, the City became a significant port, western side of the Potomac River. Alexandria lived and died due to the dependency and business of the Potomac River.
How is the weather in Alexandria?
The weather in Alexandria provides four awesome seasons. The summer is perfect with an average high in the 80’s. Fall brings beautiful foliage with the average temperature of 60 degrees. Winters are calm, with an average high of 7 inches of snow and 40 degrees.
How do I get around town?
Getting around Alexandria is super easy! Some areas of the city apartments, everything you need is walking distance. But if walking is not an option and depending on where you want to go you have the options of taking the Free King Street Trolley, Metro rail and bus.
What is the Alexandria commute like?
There are 3 airports within 10-15 minutes from the city. There is an Amtrak station, along with the Metro rail. Of course, there are taxis if you prefer. You will not have to wait long to travel around the city.
What are the local media outlets?
The city offers plenty of sources to keep updated with the news and music locally. 97.1 WASH FM. WTOP 103.5 FM and HOT 99.5 are a couple of radio stations. Local TV Stations: ABC-7 and Fox 5dc. Alexandria Times and the Alexandria Gazette are a couple of the local newspapers.
Why live in Alexandria, VA?
Why live in Alexandria, VA? Alexandria feels like living history but living for today. The amount of history is overwhelming and one never seems to learn everything, there is always something new. The pride that is taken in caring for and preserving so many historical landmarks is amazing. The ability to have such diverse options in activities is very important. One day could be a day spent in Old Town. The next day spent at the Potomac. The City is health focused and provides many parks, including dog parks and fitness centers. And the air is so clean!
What Alexandria landmarks should I see?
Alexandria, VA is very rich in history and offers literally hundreds of landmarks. For example, The Carlyle House, Gadsby Tavern, Old Town, which is considered the “Heart of the City”, and George Washington’s Mt. Vernon. This is just a few locations, the entire City itself is a Landmark.
What is there to do around Alexandria?
Alexandria has a great night life with many restaurant/bars offering live music every night and due to the close proximity to everything, no need to drive! Go to Old Town and have a nice dinner while overlooking the Potomac River.
Any annual festivals or Alexandria events to know?
Alexandria holds so many festivals throughout the year they should consider adding Festival City to the name! In the fall the City offers a plethora of festivals in older built buildings because of all of the dead people that still live there of course.
Where are the nearby vacation spots?
Atlantic City! Only 196 miles gets you to a nice hotel on the beach, where you can obtain your appropriate amount of vitamin D and then take a stroll, just looking at the casinos. Baltimore, MD is another great place to visit – did you know that is where our National Anthem was penned?
Where is the best place to move in Alexandria?
Where? “Old Town” is a popular place. There is always something happening in Old Town and it is just a walk for apartment dwellers. Old Town North offers an atmosphere of pride it was the first city ever. The entertainment, the parks, the festivals wrap you in an ambience of warmth. Taylor Run is another great little spot in Alexandria. A walk from your apartment takes you to Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Regional Park, Torpedo Factory Art, Ten Thousand Village Alexandria, Alexandria Archeology and this is naming some sites! Access to excellent restaurants and shopping. Another great place to be an apartment dweller.
Pet Friendly LifestyleAlexandria, VA
Ranked #3
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Alexandria, VA
Stratford Landing Elementary
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Getting Around Alexandria, VA
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandria
How much are Studio apartments in Alexandria?
There are currently 185 Studio Apartments in Alexandria with rent ranges from $1,246 to $7,515 with an average price of $2,216.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Alexandria Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Alexandria ranges from $932 to $9,478 with an average monthly rent of $2,573.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Alexandria cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Alexandria range from $1,036 to $15,735. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,360.
How expensive are Alexandria Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 202 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Alexandria on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,382 to $12,428 - averaging $3,784 for the location.
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