What does housing cost in Alexandria in 2026?

Housing in Alexandria runs to about €1,736 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Alexandria?

Asking rent in Alexandria stands at 2,031 €/month.

What are property prices in Alexandria?

To buy in Alexandria, expect 696,800 €.

Cost of Living in Alexandria, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Alexandria — 2026

Alexandria has 156,788 residents and lies in Virginie. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,736 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 595,606 €. Median income is 97,135 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 21% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Alexandria

Rent

Median rent: 1,736 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 595,606 €

Income

Median household income: 97,135 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 5,880 €/year

Quality of life — Alexandria

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

28,3 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

8,3 %

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