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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Studio Apartments | $1,860 | $1,066 | $7,809 |
| Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,346 | $820 | $9,004 |
| Alexandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,958 | $1,036 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,218 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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Write a ReviewAlexandria, VA is vivacious and awesome! The City was awarded in 2016 as one of the top 100 Cities to live in and Top Ten Best Downtown's. Within the City is “Old Town” and offers the most historically kept part of the City. Everything you need is so close that it would be ideal to live in an apartment.
Alexandria, VA was the first European Settlement 1695. That means there is lot of history in this suburb of Washington DC. Alexandria, over a century of its birth, the City became a significant port, western side of the Potomac River. Alexandria lived and died due to the dependency and business of the Potomac River.
The weather in Alexandria provides four awesome seasons. The summer is perfect with an average high in the 80’s. Fall brings beautiful foliage with the average temperature of 60 degrees. Winters are calm, with an average high of 7 inches of snow and 40 degrees.
Getting around Alexandria is super easy! Some areas of the city apartments, everything you need is walking distance. But if walking is not an option and depending on where you want to go you have the options of taking the Free King Street Trolley, Metro rail and bus.
There are 3 airports within 10-15 minutes from the city. There is an Amtrak station, along with the Metro rail. Of course, there are taxis if you prefer. You will not have to wait long to travel around the city.
The city offers plenty of sources to keep updated with the news and music locally. 97.1 WASH FM. WTOP 103.5 FM and HOT 99.5 are a couple of radio stations. Local TV Stations: ABC-7 and Fox 5dc. Alexandria Times and the Alexandria Gazette are a couple of the local newspapers.
Why live in Alexandria, VA? Alexandria feels like living history but living for today. The amount of history is overwhelming and one never seems to learn everything, there is always something new. The pride that is taken in caring for and preserving so many historical landmarks is amazing. The ability to have such diverse options in activities is very important. One day could be a day spent in Old Town. The next day spent at the Potomac. The City is health focused and provides many parks, including dog parks and fitness centers. And the air is so clean!
Alexandria, VA is very rich in history and offers literally hundreds of landmarks. For example, The Carlyle House, Gadsby Tavern, Old Town, which is considered the “Heart of the City”, and George Washington’s Mt. Vernon. This is just a few locations, the entire City itself is a Landmark.
Alexandria has a great night life with many restaurant/bars offering live music every night and due to the close proximity to everything, no need to drive! Go to Old Town and have a nice dinner while overlooking the Potomac River.
Alexandria holds so many festivals throughout the year they should consider adding Festival City to the name! In the fall the City offers a plethora of festivals in older built buildings because of all of the dead people that still live there of course.
Atlantic City! Only 196 miles gets you to a nice hotel on the beach, where you can obtain your appropriate amount of vitamin D and then take a stroll, just looking at the casinos. Baltimore, MD is another great place to visit – did you know that is where our National Anthem was penned?
Where? “Old Town” is a popular place. There is always something happening in Old Town and it is just a walk for apartment dwellers. Old Town North offers an atmosphere of pride it was the first city ever. The entertainment, the parks, the festivals wrap you in an ambience of warmth. Taylor Run is another great little spot in Alexandria. A walk from your apartment takes you to Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Regional Park, Torpedo Factory Art, Ten Thousand Village Alexandria, Alexandria Archeology and this is naming some sites! Access to excellent restaurants and shopping. Another great place to be an apartment dweller.
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There are currently 302 Studio Apartments in Alexandria with rent ranges from $1,066 to $7,809 with an average price of $1,860.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Alexandria ranges from $820 to $9,004 with an average monthly rent of $2,346.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Alexandria range from $1,036 to $10,890. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,958.
There are currently 244 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Alexandria on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,150 to $14,284 - averaging $3,218 for the location.
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, D.C.
Written by: Steve Lilly
Greetings from Washington, DC! I'm Stephen, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, and I'd love to give you the inside scoop on a city that many people only think of in terms of visiting, not living in.
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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.
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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.
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