Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, LA

Prices and availability in Alexandria, LA were last updated on 26 May 2026.

The best apartments in Alexandria, LA are: 1250 Dorchester Drive, Bayou Oaks, Mason Estates, Chateau Royale Apartments and Pecan Grove.

The average rent in Alexandria, LA is $967.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, LA is between $645 and $1,555.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, LA is between $805 and $1,555.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Alexandria, LA is between $940 and $1,555.

In Alexandria 48% of the housing is rented out compared to 52% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 7% of Alexandria's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 45% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 44% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Alexandria are about 38 years old, on average. Of these, 26% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About 96% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 4% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in Alexandria come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 1% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 36% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 49% of all rentals in Alexandria. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.