Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alexandria West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,035 (59 Rentals)

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property at 6301 Stevenson Ave
$125 - $2,100

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Base Rent$125 - $2,100

Total Monthly Price$125 - $2,100
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6301 Stevenson Ave

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
3 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Room 1

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AlexandriaVA22304
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Stratford at Southern Towers
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$1,170 - $7,070

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Base Rent$1,166 - $7,066
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Stratford at Southern Towers

4901 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Monticello at Southern Towers
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$1,185 - $3,669

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Base Rent$1,185 - $3,669

Total Monthly Price$1,185 - $3,669
12 Month Lease Term
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Monticello at Southern Towers

5055 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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The Graham at Southern Towers
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$1,187 - $4,164

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Base Rent$1,187 - $4,164

Total Monthly Price$1,187 - $4,164
12 Month Lease Term
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The Graham at Southern Towers

5021 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Ashlawn at Southern Towers
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$1,191 - $4,704

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Base Rent$1,191 - $4,704

Total Monthly Price$1,191 - $4,704
12 Month Lease Term
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Ashlawn at Southern Towers

4921 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Sherwood at Southern Towers
Rent Specials
$1,221 - $7,492

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Base Rent$1,221 - $7,492

Total Monthly Price$1,221 - $7,492
12 Month Lease Term
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Sherwood at Southern Towers

5001 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Larchmont Village Apartments
$1,250 - $1,900

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Base Rent$1,250 - $1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,900
12 Month Lease Term
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Larchmont Village Apartments

3400 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22302
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Seminary Towers
Rent Specials
$1,260 - $3,246

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Base Rent$1,260 - $3,246

Total Monthly Price$1,260 - $3,246
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Seminary Towers

4701 Kenmore AveAlexandria, VA 22304
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Broadstone Van Dorn
Rent Specials
$1,367 - $2,178

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Base Rent$1,367 - $2,178

Total Monthly Price$1,367 - $2,178
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Broadstone Van Dorn

420 N Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Key Towers
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$1,460 - $2,485

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Base Rent$1,460 - $2,485

Total Monthly Price$1,460 - $2,485
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Key Towers

6060 Tower CtAlexandria, VA 22304
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Foxchase
Rent Specials
$1,484 - $2,496

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Base Rent$1,405 - $2,417
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12 Month Lease Term
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Foxchase

766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 5831 Quantrell Ave
$1,495

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5831 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
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101 North Ripley Apartments
$1,510 - $2,662

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,475 - $2,627
Required Monthly Fees$35

Total Monthly Price$1,510 - $2,662
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101 North Ripley Apartments

101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Newport Village
$1,573 - $3,310

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Base Rent$1,462 - $3,199
Required Monthly Fees$111

Total Monthly Price$1,573 - $3,310
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Newport Village

4757 W Braddock RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Landmark Towers
$1,600 - $2,500

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Base Rent$1,600 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $2,500
12 Month Lease Term
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Landmark Towers

101 S Whiting StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit 909

5340 Holmes Run Pky
AlexandriaVA22304
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property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky
$1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
12 Month Lease Term
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5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

5340 Holmes Run Pky
AlexandriaVA22304
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Parkstone
$1,650 - $2,350

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Base Rent$1,650 - $2,350

Total Monthly Price$1,650 - $2,350
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkstone

3001 Park Center DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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Lerner Morningside
Rent Specials
$1,682 - $3,465

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Base Rent$1,662 - $3,445
Required Monthly Fees$20

Total Monthly Price$1,682 - $3,465
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lerner Morningside

4949 Manitoba DrAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 3312 S 28th St
$1,725

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Base Rent$1,725

Total Monthly Price$1,725
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3312 S 28th St

AlexandriaVA22302
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The Encore
Rent Specials
$1,738 - $3,563

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Base Rent$1,738 - $3,563

Total Monthly Price$1,738 - $3,563
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The Encore

2215 N Pickett StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Lerner Excelsior Tower
Rent Specials
$1,740 - $2,868

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Base Rent$1,730 - $2,858
Required Monthly Fees$10

Total Monthly Price$1,740 - $2,868
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lerner Excelsior Tower

5800 Quantrell AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 5929 Quantrell Ave
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5929 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 301 N Beauregard St
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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301 N Beauregard St, Unit 1709

301 N Beauregard St
AlexandriaVA22312

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The Oliver in Alexandria
Rent Specials
$1,760 - $2,747

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Base Rent$1,760 - $2,747

Total Monthly Price$1,760 - $2,747
1 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Oliver in Alexandria

2246 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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Sinclaire on Seminary
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$1,787 - $3,945

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Base Rent$1,787 - $3,945

Total Monthly Price$1,787 - $3,945
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Sinclaire on Seminary

4900 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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property at 4 S Van Dorn St
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4 S Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 3305 Wyndham Cir
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3305 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302
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Halstead Alexandria
Rent Specials
$1,868 - $3,403

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Base Rent$1,765 - $3,300
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12 Month Lease Term
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Halstead Alexandria

1459 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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property at 4551 Strutfield Ln
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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Luxury

4551 Strutfield Ln, Unit 4416

4551 Strutfield Ln
AlexandriaVA22311
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property at 3210 S 28th St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
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3210 S 28th St

AlexandriaVA22302
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Parc View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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5380 Holmes Run PkyAlexandria, VA 22304
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The Nexus at West Alex
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Nexus at West Alex

3450 Berkley StAlexandria, VA 22302
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Woodmont Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodmont Park Apartments

5465 N Morgan StAlexandria, VA 22312
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The Spire
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Spire

2875 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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St. James Plaza
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. James Plaza

5140 Fillmore AveAlexandria, VA 22311
property at 301 N Beauregard St
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
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301 N Beauregard St, Unit 122

301 N Beauregard St
AlexandriaVA22312
property at 426 N Armistead St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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426 N Armistead St

AlexandriaVA22312

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Alexandria West, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

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 Stratford at Southern Towers priced from $1,170. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here are the most affordable Alexandria West apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio, 1BA$1,170
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio, 1BA$1,185
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio, 1BA$1,187
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio, 1BA$1,191
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio, 1BA$1,221
Larchmont Village ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio, 1BA$1,250
Seminary TowersStudio 1BA (450sf)Studio, 1BA$1,260
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio, 1BA$1,367
Key TowersOvertonStudio, 1BA$1,460
FoxchaseThe Lee1BR, 1BA$1,484

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria West, VA

As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexandria West area is the $2.17 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $3,103. The second greatest value Alexandria West apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting at $2,233 with a $1.70 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alexandria West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Newport VillageThree Bedroom C23BR, 2BA$2.17
London Park Towers Apartments2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR, 2BA$1.70
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR, 1.5BA$2.25
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR, 1BA$2.04
Key TowersMonticello1BR, 1BA$2.07
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.15
Lerner MorningsideAshford - Gardens1BR, 1BA$2.16
Lerner Excelsior TowerMonet - Den1BR, 1BA$2.34
Woodmont Park Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$2.01
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.94

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Washington, Virginia. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 Stratford at Southern Towers listed at $1,170.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alexandria West Apartment is $1,318 at Ashlawn at Southern Towers.

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 $1,592 at Ashlawn at Southern Towers.

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 Apartments and starts from $1,850.

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