Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alexandria West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (72 Rentals)

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Foxchase
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$1,407 - $2,484
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$1,328 - $2,405
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Foxchase

766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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101 North Ripley Apartments
$1,545 - $2,991
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$1,510 - $2,956
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$35

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$1,545 - $2,991
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101 North Ripley Apartments

101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit 909

5340 Holmes Run Pky
AlexandriaVA22304
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Newport Village
Rent Specials
$1,633 - $3,456
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$1,522 - $3,345
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$111

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$1,633 - $3,456
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Newport Village

4757 W Braddock RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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property at 5831 Quantrell Ave

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5831 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 2500 N Van Dorn St

$1,675 - $1,850

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$1,675

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$1,675

Studio Rentals

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2500 N Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22302

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property at 21 Canterbury Square

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Canterbury Square

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

5340 Holmes Run Pky
AlexandriaVA22304

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property at 301 N Beauregard St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

301 N Beauregard St, Unit 1709

301 N Beauregard St
AlexandriaVA22312
property at 3304 Wyndham Cir

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3304 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302
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Halstead Alexandria
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$1,868 - $3,403
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$1,765 - $3,300
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Halstead Alexandria

1459 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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Curve 6100
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$1,870 - $5,123
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$1,851 - $5,104
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Curve 6100

6100 Lincolnia RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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ELofts
Rent Specials
$1,896 - $3,943
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$1,879 - $3,926
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ELofts

4501 Ford AveAlexandria, VA 22302
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property at 27 Canterbury Sq

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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27 Canterbury Sq, Unit 301

27 Canterbury Sq
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5500 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,900 - $2,350

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$1,900

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$1,900

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5500 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 1461A N Van Dorn St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1461A N Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22304

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property at 3313 Wyndham Cir

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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3313 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3309 Wyndham Cir

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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3309 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 301 N Beauregard St

$1,690 - $1,970

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$1,970

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$1,970

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301 N Beauregard St

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 6300 Stevenson Ave

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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6300 Stevenson Ave

AlexandriaVA22304
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The Blake
$1,986 - $4,057
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$1,940 - $4,011
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The Blake

2000 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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property at 4551 Strutfield Ln

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

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4551 Strutfield Ln

AlexandriaVA22311
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The Spire
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Spire

2875 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311

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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 Sherwood at Southern Towers priced from $1,110. The Graham at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,155. Here are the most affordable Alexandria West apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,110
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,155
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,206
London Park Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,264
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,295
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,309
Woodmont Park Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,348
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,370
Larchmont Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
FoxchaseThe Washington1BR,1BA$1,407

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria West, VA

As of August 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexandria West area is the $2.10 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $3,004. The second greatest value Alexandria West apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. James Plaza starting at $1,838 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. 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$2.10
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.80
The Oliver in Alexandria2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.20
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.77
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.20
Parkstone1/1/80/BOND1BR,1BA$2.12
The Fields of AlexandriaB32BR,1BA$2.23
Woodmont Park Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.01
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Sherwood at Southern Towers listed at $1,110.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alexandria West Apartment is $1,347 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 $1,648 at Woodmont Park Apartments.

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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