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3801 Halsey St

AlexandriaLA71301

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Fern-View Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fern-View Apartments

2509 Culpepper RdAlexandria, LA 71301
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Enterprise Places
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Enterprise Places

2401 Jameson CtAlexandria, LA 71303
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Rapides Homes
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Rapides Homes

1306 Autumn Orchard LoopAlexandria, LA 71303
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Nottingham Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nottingham Apartments

4400 Queen Elizabeth CtAlexandria, LA 71303
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Riverbend
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbend

300 Riverbend DrAlexandria, LA 71302
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Ainsbrook Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ainsbrook Townhomes

6501 Coliseum BlvdAlexandria, LA 71303
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property at 106 W Shamrock Ave
$825

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106 W Shamrock Ave

PinevilleLA71360

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Alexandria, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alexandria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alexandria, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Siegel Select Alexandria priced from $272. Tanglewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siegel Select AlexandriaStudio - WEEKLY1BR, 1BA$272
Tanglewood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$675
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR, 1BA$675
Trafalgar Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$725
Beau Terre1x1 Up1BR, 1BA$885
Walden Apartment Homes3BR/2.0BA3BR, 2BA$950
Hermitage Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR, 2BA$1,000
Magnolia Trace ApartmentsA Plan1BR, 1BA$1,298
Mason EstatesB12BR, 2BA$1,350
River RanchTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, LA

As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexandria area is the $0.67 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Hermitage Apartments starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Alexandria apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Walden Apartment Homes starting at $950 with a $0.75 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alexandria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hermitage Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR, 2BA$0.67
Walden Apartment Homes3BR/2.0BA3BR, 2BA$0.75
River RanchTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.47
Mason EstatesB12BR, 2BA$1.19
Pecan GroveThe Magnolia2BR, 2BA$0.99
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR, 1BA$0.89
Beau Terre1x1 Up1BR, 1BA$1.18
Trafalgar Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.15
Tanglewood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.08
Siegel Select AlexandriaStudio - WEEKLY1BR, 1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alexandria Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alexandria Apartment is $272 at Siegel Select Alexandria.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alexandria is starting from $317 at Siegel Select Alexandria.

What is the most affordable Alexandria Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alexandria Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chateau Royale Apartments and starts from $940.

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