Alexandria, VA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,275
1-year change
-0.5%
$-12/mo
5-year change
+18.6%
$356/mo
10-year change
+34.8%
$587/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Alexandria

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,662/mo—0.0%
2016$1,674/mo+0.7%+0.7%
2017$1,710/mo+2.2%+2.9%
2018$1,764/mo+3.2%+6.1%
2019$1,804/mo+2.3%+8.5%
2020$1,867/mo+3.5%+12.3%
2021$1,819/mo-2.6%+9.4%
2022$2,024/mo+11.3%+21.8%
2023$2,097/mo+3.6%+26.2%
2024$2,202/mo+5.0%+32.5%
2025$2,298/mo+4.4%+38.3%
2026$2,274/mo-1.0%+36.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Alexandria changed since 2015?

Median rent in Alexandria, VA was $1,646 in 2015-01 and is $2,275 as of 2026-09 — a change of $629 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 +18.6% ($356 per month). The current median is $2,275.

What has rent in Alexandria done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Alexandria, VA has changed +34.8% ($587 per month). It is now $2,275.

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

Year over year, median rent in Alexandria, VA has decreased -0.5% ($-12/mo). Current median: $2,275.

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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.