Rent in Alexandria, LA
Across Alexandria's 6 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $995 a month, with figures from $867–$1,133. The highest typical rent is in 71303 ($1,133) and the lowest in 71302 ($867). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 3 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Rapides Parish pay about 0.55% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $757 | $757–$892 | 6 |
| 1 bed | $796 | $640–$874 | 6 |
| 2 beds | $995 | $867–$1,133 | 6 |
| 3 beds | $1,315 | $977–$1,341 | 6 |
| 4 beds | $1,468 | $683–$1,537 | 6 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Alexandria ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Alexandria, LA?
- About $995 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $867–$1,133. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Alexandria, LA?
- About $796 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $640–$874. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Alexandria, LA?
- About $1,315 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $977–$1,341. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Alexandria, LA?
- About $757 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $757–$892. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Alexandria, LA?
- About $1,468 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $683–$1,537. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Alexandria ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 71303 has the highest typical rent at $1,133 a month, and 71302 the lowest at $867.
- What is the property tax rate in Alexandria, LA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Rapides Parish pay a typical 0.55% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Alexandria rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).