What is the average apartment size in Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, VA?

The average size for a Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, VA apartment is 556 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Old Town Alexandria?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Old Town Alexandria is $1,631 per month, a 5.74% decrease from last years average of $1,731.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Old Town Alexandria?

In Old Town Alexandria, studios rent for $1,473 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,633 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,035 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Old Town Alexandria?

The typical apartment in Old Town Alexandria offers about 556 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Old Town Alexandria?

Studio apartments in Old Town Alexandria average 397 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 622 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 880 sq. ft.

Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Old Town Alexandria?

The typical rent budget in Old Town Alexandria ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Old Town Alexandria?

In Old Town Alexandria, 55% of households rent while 45% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Old Town Alexandria is $1,631, a 5.74% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,731.

Studio Apartments at $1,473 offer the most budget-friendly option with 397 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 622 square feet for $1,633, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,035 offer 880 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, VA

Last updated: February 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,631	556 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,473	397 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,633	622 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,035	880 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, VA have decreased by 5.74% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,731 to $1,631.

What's the typical rent budget in Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, VA (51%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, VA?

1,893 or 55% of the households in Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, VA are renter-occupied while 1,559 or 45% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Old Town Alexandria?

Arlandria $1,588/month

Old Town Alexandria $1,631/month

Clover $1,632/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,140/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Old Town Alexandria?

Potomac Yard $2,685/month

Southwest Quadrant $2,803/month

Old Town North Alexandria $3,573/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Alexandria, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Old Town North Alexandria	$3,573
Southwest Quadrant	$2,803
Potomac Yard	$2,685
Braddock Road Metro	$2,641
Eisenhower East	$2,602
Eisenhower Ave	$2,440
Warwick	$2,278
Del Ray	$2,249
Hume Springs	$2,043
Alexandria West	$2,040
Seminary Hill	$1,993
Landmark - Van Dorn	$1,953
Clover	$1,632
Old Town Alexandria	$1,631
Arlandria	$1,588

Alexandria | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Old Town Alexandria is 20% lower than in Alexandria West

$1,631

Old Town Alexandria rent is the same as Alexandria average

Average Rent $1,631

$2,040

Alexandria West rent is 25% higher than Alexandria average

Average Rent $2,040

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Old Town Alexandria apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.