
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alexandria County, VA from $500 (101 Rentals)
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Mason at Van Dorn

The Alante in Alexandria

Monticello at Southern Towers

Broadstone Van Dorn

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

Presidential Greens

Whitestone at Landmark

Normandy Hill Apartments

Eaton Square
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Key Towers

Stratford at Southern Towers

Seminary Towers

101 North Ripley Apartments

Sherwood at Southern Towers

The Graham at Southern Towers

Foxchase

Glebe House Apartments

Monticello-Lee

Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes
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Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

2500 N Van Dorn St

The Encore

London Park Towers Apartments

Acclaim at Alexandria

618 Notabene Dr

South Port

Braddock Lee

Newport Village
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The Oliver in Alexandria

Landmark Towers

Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Landmark Terrace

Mason Hall

Contempo NOVA

Del Ray Tower at Fuse

The Aspen

Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes
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4 S Van Dorn St

418 N Armistead St

Lloyd Apartments

Jackson Crossing

The Point at Eisenhower Square

Arrive Alexandria

6149 Edsall Rd

MAA Carlyle Square

Arbors on Duke

The Blake
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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 | $1,750 | $1,305 | $5,081 |
| Alexandria County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,277 | $1,302 | $6,256 |
| Alexandria County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,852 | $1,621 | $7,765 |
| Alexandria County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,520 | $1,920 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,489 | $5,004 | $5,974 |
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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 Brent Place in the Central Springfield neighborhood priced from $1,302. Mason at Van Dorn in the Central Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,305. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,302 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,305 |
| The Alante in Alexandria | The Elate | Studio,1BA | $1,330 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,332 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,377 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Yellowstone | Studio,1BA | $1,378 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,418 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,421 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria County, VA
As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexandria County area is the $1.92 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2 Bath-1350 sqft Model at Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value Alexandria County apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments starting at $2,330 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Alexandria West 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath-1350 sqft | 3BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| London Park Towers Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2B60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 3 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.89 |
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Oliver in Alexandria | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Key Towers | Monticello | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Excelsior Tower | Monet - Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,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 Mason at Van Dorn listed at $1,305.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alexandria County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alexandria County Apartment is $1,302 at Brent Place.
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 $1,398 at Woodmont Park Apartments.
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.
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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