Cheap Homes for Rent in Alexandria County, VA from $900 (21 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Alexandria County.

property at 5823 Pearson Ln

$1,120

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$1,120

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$1,120

4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5823 Pearson Ln

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 3911 Elbert Ave

$1,530

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$1,530

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$1,530

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

3911 Elbert Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 801 N Pitt St

$1,550 - $2,600

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$1,550

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$1,550

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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801 N Pitt St

AlexandriaVA22314

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property at 75 S Reynolds St

$1,450 - $2,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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75 S Reynolds St

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5801 Quantrell Ave

$1,625 - $1,850

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5801 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,650 - $2,500

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,690

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$1,690

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$1,690

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 S Van Dorn St, Unit 413, Unit 413

60 S Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 112 E Howell Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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112 E Howell Ave

AlexandriaVA22301
property at 491 N Armistead St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom Rentals

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491 N Armistead St

AlexandriaVA22312

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property at 1006 Oronoco St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1006 Oronoco St

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 1305 E Abingdon Dr

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1305 E Abingdon Dr

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 630 N Armistead St

$1,996

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$1,996

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$1,996

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 15

630 N Armistead St

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 250 S Reynolds St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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250 S Reynolds St, Unit 304, Unit 304

250 S Reynolds St
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 1814 W Abingdon Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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1814 W Abingdon Dr

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 301 N Beauregard St

$2,000 - $2,650

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$2,000

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$2,000

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301 N Beauregard St

AlexandriaVA22312

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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 Sherwood at Southern Towers in the Alexandria West neighborhood priced from $1,152. Stratford at Southern Towers in the Alexandria West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,164. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,152
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,164
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,203
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,230
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria County, VA

As of May 10, 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 Fairfax Model at Arrive 2801 starting at $2,312 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Shirlington 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.
Jackson Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.64
Arrive 2801Fairfax1BR,1.5BA$2.06
Key TowersStratford2BR,2BA$2.03
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Normandy Hill Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.05
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1D1BR,1BA$1.97
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.02
The Bloom2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.05
Woodmont Park Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandria County

What type of rentals are currently available in Alexandria County?

There are currently 428 Apartments for Rent in Alexandria County, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,164 to $12,237. There are also 124 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alexandria County ranging from $900 to $25,000.

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 $900 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,832.

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 $1,920 to $7,533, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,999 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,120 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,503.

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