Alexandria city and rental quick facts

City quick factsRenter quick facts
Population128,283Pct. renter occupied60.05%
Males to females0.9337:1Avg. household size2.02
Avg. household income$56,054Families with kids under 1829.37%
Income above poverty69.21%Avg. age of rental structure41 yrs

Cities near Alexandria

CityDistanceCityDistance
Arrington5.39 MilesFort Washington10.69 Miles
Arlington5.39 MilesFort Belvoir11.95 Miles
Fort Myer5.43 MilesGlade Hill12.46 Miles
Oxon Hill7.76 MilesSuitland12.49 Miles
Washington7.91 MilesMerrifield12.72 Miles
Falls Church8.22 MilesDunn Loring12.76 Miles
Washington Navy Yard8.24 MilesMc Lean12.78 Miles
Springfield8.42 MilesWest Mclean12.78 Miles
Annandale9.83 MilesNewington13.21 Miles
Temple Hills10.56 MilesCamp Springs13.49 Miles
Approximate driving distance from Alexandria.

Searching Alexandria apartments

Though shaped by its proximity to Washington, D.C., Alexandria, Virginia has its own history and culture and is a great place to find an apartment. If you're relocating to Alexandria, here's an introduction to the city and a guide to help start your Alexandria apartment search.

History and more in Alexandria apartments

The city is rich in history and culture, so renting an Alexandria apartment affords you the time and convenience of taking in all of the sites. You'll even find yourself in places that historic figures like George Washington and Robert E. Lee once frequented! Step back in time by visiting Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Friendship Firehouse, Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, Christ Church, and many other preserved homes and buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. Recreation centers like Cameron Run Regional Park, as well as the many bike and walking paths along the Potomac, help residents of Alexandriaapartment rentals enjoy the outdoors. If the arts are your thing, renting an apartment in Alexandria is a great choice for you. From the Mystery Dinner Playhouse and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, to the famous Carlyle Club and Birchmere, you're sure to get your entertainment fix as a resident of Alexandria apartments.

Transportation options for Alexandria, VA

You'll have access to a developed transportation system if you rent an apartment in Alexandria. Driving Alexandrians SafelyHome (DASH) is the city's mass transit system. You can also use the Virginia Railway Express (VRE), Metrobus, and Metrorail. Additionally, there is a trolley service from the King Street Metro Station to the Waterfront that is free of charge. This city provides many convenient transportation options to get you from your Alexandria apartment to where you want to go.

Search for Alexandria apartment rentals

Check for Alexandria apartments for rent in Old Town to be near historic sites, restaurants, shopping, and the Potomac River waterfront. For a cozy, artsy atmosphere, look in the neighborhood of Del Ray, which has its own unique restaurants and shops. Arlandia offers an international population and a variety of shops. West End is a developing area of the city, so you may find special offers on Alexandria apartment rentals in this neighborhood.

Alexandria zip codes

  • 22301
  • 22302
  • 22303
  • 22304
  • 22305
  • 22306
  • 22307
  • 22308
  • 22309
  • 22310
  • 22311
  • 22312
  • 22313
  • 22314
  • 22315
  • 22320
  • 22321
  • 22331
  • 22332
  • 22333
  • 22334
  • 22336

Neighborhoods in Alexandria

  • Alexandria Wrest
  • Braddock Road Metro
  • Eisenhower Ave
  • Eisenhower East
  • Fairlington-Bradlee
  • King St Metro
  • Landmark-Van Dom
  • North Ridge-Rosemont
  • Northeast
  • Old Town
  • Old Town North
  • Potomac West
  • Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens
  • Seminary Hill
  • Southwest Wuadrant
  • Taylor Run
Neighborhood data provided by zillow.com

Alexandria rental rates

BedroomsAvg. rentMin.Max.
Studio$1,126$782$1,762
1 Bdrm$1,354$847$2,215
2 Bdrm$1,651$782$3,249
3 Bdrm$1,996$1,341$10,069
4 Bdrm$2,097$1,595$2,628

Alexandria crime rates

Alexandria crime rates are about 39% lower than the U.S. national crime average.

Violent crimes268 / 100K
National average558 / 100K
Property crimes2,380 / 100K
National average3,814 / 100K
City crime index2,649 / 100K
National crime index4,372 / 100K

Alexandria demographics

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Languages spoken in Alexandria

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Alexandria transportation

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