
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alexandria West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (69 Rentals)
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Ashlawn at Southern Towers

Stratford at Southern Towers

Larchmont Village Apartment

Broadstone Van Dorn

Sherwood at Southern Towers

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Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

London Park Towers Apartments

The Graham at Southern Towers

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Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes
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Seminary Towers

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Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Key Towers

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Foxchase

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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

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101 North Ripley Apartments

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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes

5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

Landmark Towers

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park
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301 N Beauregard St, Unit 208

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Newport Village

5831 Quantrell Ave

21 Canterbury Square

8 S Van Dorn St

5911 Quantrell Ave

Parkstone Alexandria

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The Encore

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Arrive 2801

26 Canterbury Square
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Sinclaire on Seminary

The Oliver in Alexandria

4 S Van Dorn St

5500 Holmes Run Pkwy

3307 Wyndham Cir, Unit 1168

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Essen

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The Alexander Apartments

301 N Beauregard St

301 N Beauregard St, Unit 1001
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Halstead Alexandria

200 N Pickett St

3308 Wyndham Cir

5300 Holmes Run Pkwy

3310 Wyndham Cir, Unit Unit#1

Monticello at Southern Towers

Hillwood and Stoneridge

The Spire

3210 S 28th St

Woodmont Park Apartments
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Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alexandria West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria West Studio Apartments | $1,446 | $1,184 | $2,000 |
| Alexandria West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,974 | $1,375 | $5,723 |
| Alexandria West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,390 | $1,665 | $7,983 |
| Alexandria West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,606 | $1,850 | $5,222 |
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There are currently 69 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Alexandria West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Alexandria West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alexandria West area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Monticello at Southern Towers priced from $1,174. Ashlawn at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,203. Here are the most affordable Alexandria West apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1D | Studio,1BA | $1,174 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,203 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,219 |
| Larchmont Village Apartment | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,368 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,402 |
| The Spire | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Seminary Towers | Studio 1BA (560sf) | Studio,1BA | $1,463 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria West, VA
As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexandria West area is the $1.68 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,208. The second greatest value Alexandria West apartment is the Van Gogh - Den Model at Excelsior Tower starting at $2,276 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Central Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alexandria West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Park Towers Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Excelsior Tower | Van Gogh - Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| Arrive 2801 | Fairfax | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.11 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.92 |
| Parkstone Alexandria | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Ford | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alexandria West Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alexandria West?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alexandria West is at Monticello at Southern Towers listed at $1,174.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alexandria West Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alexandria West Apartment is $1,348 at Woodmont Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alexandria West Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alexandria West is starting from $1,665 at Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes.
What is the most affordable Alexandria West Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Alexandria West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Larchmont Village Apartment and starts from $1,850.
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