
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alexandria County, VA from $500 (98 Rentals)
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Monticello at Southern Towers

Broadstone Van Dorn

Longview Terrace Apartments

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

The Square at 511 Apartments

Brent Place

Whitestone at Landmark

Mason at Van Dorn

60 S Van Dorn St
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218 Lynhaven Dr, Unit Basement

Sherwood at Southern Towers

Stratford at Southern Towers

The Graham at Southern Towers

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Foxchase

Monticello-Lee
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Eaton Square

South Port

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Presidential Greens

Key Towers

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Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Acclaim at Alexandria

Seminary Towers

Mason Hall
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London Park Towers Apartments

720 W Glebe Rd

Landmark Towers

75 S Reynolds St

The Oliver in Alexandria

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

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101 North Ripley Apartments

Landmark Terrace

The Alante in Alexandria

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806 Jefferson St

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Braddock Lee

2500 N Van Dorn St

30 Canterbury Square

5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

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The Point at Eisenhower Square

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Newport Village

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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

5801 Quantrell Ave
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Alexandria County, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alexandria County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria County Studio Apartments | $1,730 | $724 | $6,842 |
| Alexandria County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $1,287 | $6,759 |
| Alexandria County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,822 | $1,539 | $7,403 |
| Alexandria County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,358 | $1,762 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,545 | $6,332 | $8,759 |
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Cheapest Available Alexandria County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Alexandria County, VA is a Studio unit found at Monticello at Southern Towers in the Alexandria West neighborhood priced from $1,266. Ashlawn at Southern Towers in the Alexandria West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,266 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,302 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,363 |
| The Spectrum | Umber | Studio,1BA | $1,394 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,414 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,420 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria County, VA
As of March 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexandria County area is the $1.70 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,242. The second greatest value Alexandria County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2B60 Model at The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments starting at $1,965 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alexandria County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| London Park Towers Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2B60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| Excelsior Tower | Rembrandt - Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Ford | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alexandria County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Alexandria County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alexandria County is under $1,420.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexandria County?
The cheapest apartment in Alexandria County is Brent Place which is listed at $1,302, while the average apartment in Alexandria County costs $12,529.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alexandria County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 65 regular apartments in Alexandria County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Alexandria County?
Cheap apartments in Alexandria County have an average cost of $176 which is $12,353 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria County.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Written by: Bob Mallory
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.