Alexandria, VA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,318
1-year change
+3.7%
$82/mo
5-year change
+26.6%
$487/mo
10-year change
+38.6%
$646/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Alexandria

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,642/mo0.0%
2016$1,657/mo+0.9%+0.9%
2017$1,691/mo+2.1%+3.0%
2018$1,741/mo+3.0%+6.0%
2019$1,782/mo+2.4%+8.5%
2020$1,842/mo+3.4%+12.2%
2021$1,795/mo-2.6%+9.3%
2022$1,997/mo+11.3%+21.6%
2023$2,068/mo+3.6%+25.9%
2024$2,173/mo+5.1%+32.3%
2025$2,233/mo+2.8%+36.0%
2026$2,246/mo+0.6%+36.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Alexandria changed since 2015?

Median rent in Alexandria, VA was $1,627 in 2015-01 and is $2,318 as of 2026-06 — a change of $691 per month over 11 years.

How much has Alexandria rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Alexandria, VA has changed +26.6% ($487 per month). The current median is $2,318.

What has rent in Alexandria done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Alexandria, VA has changed +38.6% ($646 per month). It is now $2,318.

Is rent in Alexandria going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Alexandria, VA has increased +3.7% ($82/mo). Current median: $2,318.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.