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5055 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSherwood at Southern Towers
5001 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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4921 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Graham at Southern Towers
5021 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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4901 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Presidential Greens
3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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2900-2915 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Square at 511 Apartments
511 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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$1,302 - $1,920
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBrent Place
375 S Reynolds StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBroadstone Van Dorn
420 N Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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$1,336 - $3,064
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMason at Van Dorn
140 S Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMonticello-Lee
620 Jefferson StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowKey Towers
6060 Tower CtAlexandria, VA 22304
2500 N Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22302
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Foxchase
766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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$1,433 - $1,933
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$1,433 - $1,933
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Eaton Square
801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGlebe House Apartments
25 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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$1,459 - $2,158
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLloyd Apartments
800-802 Tennessee AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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$1,487 - $3,230
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSeminary Towers
4701 Kenmore AveAlexandria, VA 22304
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Braddock Lee
2423 Menokin DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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$1,498 - $3,078
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLondon Park Towers Apartments
5375 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 30Normandy Hill Apartments
135 Normandy Hill DrAlexandria, VA 22304
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$1,506 - $1,973
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWhitestone at Landmark
250 S Whiting StAlexandria, VA 22304
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$1,527 - $3,198
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$1,492 - $3,163
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$1,527 - $3,198
101 North Ripley Apartments
101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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$1,539 - $2,081
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Bloom
930 N Henry StAlexandria, VA 22314
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$1,545 - $5,207
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$1,440 - $5,102
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$1,545 - $5,207
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes
935 N Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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$1,530 - $4,497
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$1,545 - $4,512
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes
5797A Rayburn AveAlexandria, VA 22311
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$1,550 - $2,495
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAcclaim at Alexandria
346 S Whiting StAlexandria, VA 22304
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$1,561 - $5,502
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Aspen
3201 Landover StAlexandria, VA 22305
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$1,585 - $4,505
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$1,480 - $4,400
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Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes
5510 Ascot CtAlexandria, VA 22311
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLandmark Towers
101 S Whiting StAlexandria, VA 22304
4600 Duke St
AlexandriaVA22304
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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes
4411 N Armistead StAlexandria, VA 22312
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Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes
1400 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityLandmark Terrace
5803 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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$1,649 - $2,919
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowArrive Alexandria
240 Yoakum PkwyAlexandria, VA 22304
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMason Hall
1420 W Abingdon DrAlexandria, VA 22314
806 Jefferson St
AlexandriaVA22314
75 S Reynolds St
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Newport Village
4757 W Braddock RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSouth Port
6112 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowArrive 2801
2801 Park Center DrAlexandria, VA 22302
5831 Quantrell Ave
AlexandriaVA22312
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowJackson Crossing
120 E Reed AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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$1,720 - $2,395
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Alante in Alexandria
4820 Kenmore AveAlexandria, VA 22304
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Point at Eisenhower Square
2827 Telek PlAlexandria, VA 22314
8 S Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22304
26 Canterbury Square
AlexandriaVA22304
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alexandria County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria County Studio Apartments | $1,656 | $1,133 | $5,995 |
| Alexandria County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,276 | $1,279 | $9,321 |
| Alexandria County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,946 | $1,621 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,010 | $1,920 | $6,813 |
| Alexandria County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,235 | $6,279 | $8,192 |
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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 $1,133. Sherwood at Southern Towers in the Alexandria West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,166. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,133 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,166 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,198 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,227 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,229 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,336 |
| Foxchase | The Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1,411 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,433 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria County, VA
As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexandria County area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Jackson Crossing in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,023. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Crossing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2B60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Ford | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio ,1BA | $1.98 |
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 $1,433.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexandria County?
The cheapest apartment in Alexandria County is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,276, while the average apartment in Alexandria County costs $11,753.
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 51 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 $203 which is $11,550 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria County.
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