About Alexandria, VA

Alexandria is a truly old city with a historic past that, today, is one of the most popular and most beautiful cities in North America. While the majority of Alexandria is filled with beautiful homes, you can find Alexandria apartments, but you better be prepared to pay a bit more than you would in most markets. The city that we know of as Alexandria was settled in the 1600’s, but it wasn’t until the United States capital was moved to Washington, D.C. that the city became one of the most popular bedroom communities in the country. Today, senators, representatives and lawmakers extraordinaire call this wonderful town home, and you can see the wealth in every part of Alexandria.

The biggest attractions in Alexandria aren’t really within the borders of the city, but more as a launching point for both beautiful Washington, D.C. and nearby Baltimore. Thousands of people make the commute every morning from their Alexandria apartment to jobs in both cities. Everything about Alexandria is beautiful, from the landscaping to the cars on the road to the people, so you’ll need to be making pretty good money to afford an Alexandria apartment, but it is a town you fall in love with quickly and you may find that paying a little extra to live in this great town is worth it.

Perhaps the most interesting features of Alexandria is the ease in which you can move to and from the major cities around it. An excellent transportation system was made specifically to get people from Washington D.C. and from Baltimore back to suburban communities like Alexandria in no time flat, so you will likely be impressed at the fact that traffic jams clear quickly and public transit is plentiful. Even the wealthy here take the train into the city(s) and back every day, which leaves the streets less clogged and eases your commute to and from your Alexandria apartment.

Renting prices in Alexandria are a bit higher than they are in most other markets in the United States. A small studio apartment generally runs between $600 and $700 dollars, and often times, studios are the hardest kind of Alexandria apartment you can find. A tiny one bedroom, around 550 square feet, is usually around $850 per month, while a small two bedroom with basic amenities is going to run you $1050-$1100. If you’re looking for a castle of an Alexandria apartment, be prepared to enter into the $1500-$2000 a month range, with a higher price tag if you are looking for a view and concierge-quality amenities. Many apartment complexes in Alexandria appeal to diplomats and senators, so prices on high end properties may be astronomical, but there are reasonable rates available, although they often go quickly.