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Alexandria

Pop. 44,060·44th most expensive in Louisiana·Alexandria rents are up 10.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,111/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.1%
Month-over-Month
-4.0%
vs US Median
-$851
Falling (Monthly)
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Alexandria · $1,111
More affordable than 95% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,111/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$44,000/yr
Local median income
$47,113/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Alexandria's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$770
1 BR
$825
2 BR
$1,085
3 BR
$1,470
4 BR+
$1,640
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,085/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,111 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$13,332/yr
At $1,111/mo median
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Rents are climbing (10.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Alexandria, LA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,060
Median income
$47,113
Median age
37.6
Renters
48.1%
Age distribution
23.1%
23.1%
22.7%
14%
17.1%
Under 1823.1%
18–3423.1%
35–5422.7%
55–6414%
65+17.1%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
36.6%
55.3%
White36.6%
Black55.3%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian2.2%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
15%
33.7%
26%
25.3%
No HS diploma15%
HS diploma33.7%
Some college26%
Bachelor's+25.3%
Housing tenure
51.9%
48.1%
Owner51.9%
Renter48.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Alexandria, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,760 → $47,113
up 7.7%
Population
45,736 → 44,060
down 3.7%
Renter share
47.7% → 48.1%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
24.6% → 25.3%
+0.7 pts

Median household income rose from $43,760 to $47,113 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.7% shift. The population has contracted by 3.7% since 2021, moving from about 45,736 residents to roughly 44,060.

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Salary vs rent

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At $1,111/mo, how Alexandria rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Alexandria rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Alexandria. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Alexandria, LA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Alexandria is $1,111/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $770/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,085/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $825/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,470/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($47,113/yr), Alexandria ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Alexandria an affordable city for renters?

Alexandria is considered affordable for renters. At $1,111/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($47,113/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Alexandria falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Alexandria?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,111/mo in Alexandria. The local median household income is $47,113/yr, meaning the typical Alexandria household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Alexandria?

Rent in Alexandria has increased 10.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Alexandria neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Alexandria are 71301 ($860/mo), and 71303 ($1,457/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Alexandria is $1,111/mo.

How does Alexandria rent compare to other cities in Louisiana?

Alexandria is one of the more affordable cities in Louisiana for rent, ranking #44 out of 46 tracked cities at $1,111/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Alexandria?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Alexandria ($1,111/mo): Opelousas ($888/mo), Pineville ($998/mo).

What percentage of Alexandria residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.1% of Alexandria households are renters, while 51.9% are owner-occupied. Alexandria leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Alexandria rent compare to the national average?

Alexandria's median rent of $1,111/mo is $851 (43%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Louisiana, it ranks #44 out of 46 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,111/mo, rent takes ~28% of Alexandria's median household income ($47,113/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Alexandria 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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