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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria County Studio Apartments | $1,612 | $1,229 | $2,883 |
| Alexandria County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,224 | $1,332 | $6,750 |
| Alexandria County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,761 | $1,503 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $1,850 | $6,082 |
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in Alexandria County, VA is a Studio unit found at Sherwood at Southern Towers in the Alexandria West neighborhood priced from $1,229. Ashlawn at Southern Towers in the Alexandria West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,246. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,229 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,246 |
| Larchmont Village Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,258 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,259 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,262 |
| London Park Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,286 |
| The Square at 511 | 0/1/A-R | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,308 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,332 |
As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexandria County area is the $2.10 price per square foot Design 3A25 Model at The Summit in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $3,019. The second greatest value Alexandria County apartment is the Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village starting at $3,148 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Shirlington 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit | Design 3A25 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.10 |
| Newport Village | Three Bedroom C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| London Park Towers Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.06 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Key Towers | Bradford | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Longview | 2/1/A | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alexandria County is under $1,332.
The cheapest apartment in Alexandria County is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,332, while the average apartment in Alexandria County costs $2,179.
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.
Cheap apartments in Alexandria County have an average cost of $190 which is $1,989 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria County.
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