
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alexandria County, VA from $500 (97 Rentals)
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Monticello at Southern Towers

The Square at 511 Apartments

Stratford at Southern Towers

Longview Terrace Apartments

The Graham at Southern Towers

Larchmont Village Apartments

Broadstone Van Dorn

Sherwood at Southern Towers

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Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes
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Presidential Greens

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

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Eaton Square

London Park Towers Apartments

Mason at Van Dorn

Lloyd Apartments

Seminary Towers

Whitestone at Landmark

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Foxchase

Lerner Excelsior Tower
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Braddock Lee

Glebe House Apartments

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101 North Ripley Apartments

Key Towers

The Bloom

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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes

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Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes

491 N Armistead St

Mason Hall

Landmark Towers
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Normandy Hill Apartments

Brent Place

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Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes

South Port

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Newport Village

Landmark Terrace

Parkstone Alexandria

Del Ray Nelson

113 E Glebe Rd

5831 Quantrell Ave
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Arrive Alexandria

The Aspen

2 Ashby St

21 Canterbury Square

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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Jackson Crossing

Acclaim at Alexandria

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The Alexander Apartments

New Brookside Apartments

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Arbors on Duke
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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 | $1,647 | $1,118 | $3,128 |
| Alexandria County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,257 | $990 | $6,759 |
| Alexandria County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,856 | $1,503 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,179 | $1,850 | $6,082 |
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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 $1,098. The Square at 511 Apartments in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. 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 | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,098 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,167 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,238 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,309 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,310 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B/A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,314 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria County, VA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexandria County area is the $1.95 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath Model at Parkstone Alexandria in the in the Green Valley neighborhood starting from $2,211. The second greatest value Alexandria County apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. James Plaza starting at $1,838 with a $1.73 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. |
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| Parkstone Alexandria | 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| The Oliver in Alexandria | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.70 |
| Braddock Lee | Brentwood Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio ,1BA | $2.06 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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 $1,314.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexandria County?
The cheapest apartment in Alexandria County is Longview Terrace Apartments which is listed at $1,224, while the average apartment in Alexandria County costs $2,668.
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 68 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 $170 which is $2,498 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria County.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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