Alexandria, LA

Metro area in Louisiana · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↓ -3.0%

Median Home Value

$159,264

↓ -3.3%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$990/mo

↑ +7.1%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

7.5%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+0.6%

Income Needed to Buy

$42,907

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

455

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

13.4

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.6%

3 Months

↑ +1.1%

12 Months

↓ -3.0%

5-Year Price Trend

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