Cheap Homes for Rent in Alexandria County, VA from $1,400 (33 Rentals)

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property at 310 Ashby St

310 Ashby St, Unit D

310 Ashby St
AlexandriaVA22305

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property at 1760 Preston Rd

1760 Preston Rd

AlexandriaVA22302

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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 Broadstone Van Dorn in the Alexandria West neighborhood priced from $1,215. The Square at 511 Apartments in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,215
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,398
Whitestone at LandmarkThe BrownstoneStudio,1BA$1,445
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment HomesStudio - 500 sqftStudio,1BA$1,445
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,448
Seminary TowersStudio 1BA (560sf)Studio,1BA$1,450
101 North Ripley ApartmentsStudio (Classic)Studio,1BA$1,450
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 630 sqft1BR,1BA$1,485
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,498

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria County, VA

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexandria County area is the $2.17 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,460. The second greatest value Alexandria County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Spectrum starting at $2,304 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Buckingham 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.
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.17
Spectrum2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.35
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.38
The SpireTwo Bedroom - ADA Accessible2BR,1BA$2.04
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2.03
The SummitDesign 1A151BR,1.5BA$2.26
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Eaton SquareB12BR,1BA$2.41
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$2.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandria County

What type of rentals are currently available in Alexandria County?

There are currently 396 Apartments for Rent in Alexandria County, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,215 to $14,096. There are also 137 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alexandria County ranging from $1,450 to $7,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Alexandria County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alexandria County ranges from $1,450 to $7,300 with an average monthly rent of $3,810.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Alexandria County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Alexandria County range from $2,140 to $10,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,199 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,160.

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Written by: Sandy Baker

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