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The median rent in Alexandria is approximately $2,200 per month. Old Town, the city's most sought-after neighborhood, averages $2,600-$3,000.
Alexandria median rent is $700 above the national median of $1,500/mo.
The largest employer in Alexandria is Inova Health System, making the Old Town area and nearby neighborhoods popular for commuters looking to minimize travel time.
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The median rent in Alexandria is approximately $2,200 per month. Old Town, the city's most sought-after neighborhood, averages $2,600-$3,000. Del Ray is extremely popular with young professionals at $2,400-$2,700. The more suburban West End and Seminary Hill areas offer $1,800-$2,100 for more space.
Old Town Alexandria is one of the most charming historic neighborhoods in the entire East Coast — 18th and 19th century Federal-style townhouses, a vibrant waterfront, King Street's independent restaurants and boutiques, and direct Metro access to DC create an extraordinary combination. It's consistently ranked among the best places to live in the DC metro area.
Del Ray has become arguably more popular than Old Town for young families and professionals. It has a small-town feel within a major city, with excellent local restaurants and shops on Mount Vernon Avenue, strong schools, low crime, and slightly lower prices than Old Town. The neighborhood has no Metro station but is walkable and bikeable to nearby stations.
Alexandria City Public Schools are improving but have historically underperformed compared to Fairfax County and Arlington. T.C. Williams High School (now Alexandria City High School) has been working through significant changes. Many Alexandria families opt for private schools or strategic neighborhood choices to access the best public schools. Elementary schools in Old Town and Del Ray tend to perform better.
Alexandria is generally 10-15% cheaper than comparable DC neighborhoods, with the added benefits of Virginia's tax structure and somewhat lower crime. The Virginia income tax is lower than DC's, and there's no DC commuter tax. Many DC-employed workers find Alexandria offers the best balance of DC access, quality of life, and cost efficiency in the entire metro area.
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