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Cheapest Available Alexandria County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alexandria County, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Presidential Greens in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood priced from $1,227. Broadstone Van Dorn in the Alexandria West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,227
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,250
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,302
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,375
Lloyd Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1,419
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,423
Mason HallStudioStudio,1BA$1,440
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,448
Woodmont Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,448

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria County, VA

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexandria County area is the $1.94 price per square foot 2 Bed | 2 Bath - B2A Model at Elme Alexandria in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,192. The second greatest value Alexandria County apartment is the Design 2A Premier Model at The Summit starting at $2,621 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alexandria County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elme Alexandria2 Bed | 2 Bath - B2A2BR,2BA$1.94
The SummitDesign 2A Premier2BR,2BA$2.33
The Reserve at EisenhowerThe Barclay2BR,2BA$2.17
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$1.87
Key TowersMonticello1BR,1BA$1.97
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$2.33
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 680 sqft1BR,1BA$2.27
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1.91

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alexandria County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alexandria County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alexandria County is at Broadstone Van Dorn listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alexandria County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alexandria County Apartment is $1,227 at Presidential Greens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alexandria County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alexandria County is starting from $1,595 at The Heritage at Old Town.

What is the most affordable Alexandria County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alexandria County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brent Place and starts from $1,920.

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