Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alexandria West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (37 Rentals)

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property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,375 - $2,600

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$1,375

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$1,375

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60 S Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22304

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Foxchase
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$1,443 - $2,539
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$1,364 - $2,460
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Foxchase

766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 2500 N Van Dorn St

$1,500 - $1,995

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$1,500

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$1,500

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2500 N Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22302

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property at 5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,600 - $1,700

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$1,600

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$1,600

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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
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101 North Ripley Apartments
$1,611 - $2,949
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$1,576 - $2,914
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$1,611 - $2,949
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101 North Ripley Apartments

101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 5801 Quantrell Ave

$1,625 - $2,000

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$1,700

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$1,700

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5801 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
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The Spire
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Spire

2875 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311

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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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Parc View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parc View Apartments

5380 Holmes Run PkyAlexandria, VA 22304
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Excelsior Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Excelsior Tower

5800 Quantrell AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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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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property at 2313 N Tracy St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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2313 N Tracy St

AlexandriaVA22311
property at 434 N Armistead St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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434 N Armistead St, Unit 202

434 N Armistead St
AlexandriaVA22312
property at 301 N Beauregard St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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301 N Beauregard St

AlexandriaVA22312

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property at 301 BEAUREGARD St N

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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301 BEAUREGARD St N

AlexandriaVA22312

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 Ashlawn at Southern Towers priced from $1,131. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,148. Here are the most affordable Alexandria West apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,131
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,148
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,250
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,312
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,358
Woodmont Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,398
Key TowersOvertonStudio,1BA$1,428
FoxchaseThe Washington1BR,1BA$1,443
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,445
The SpireOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria West, VA

As of March 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexandria West area is the $2.05 price per square foot Winchester Model at Key Towers in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $3,116. The second greatest value Alexandria West apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. James Plaza starting at $1,741 with a $1.64 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.
Key TowersWinchester3BR,2BA$2.05
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Lerner MorningsideRoosevelt - Towers2BR,1BA$2.08
101 North Ripley ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath (Renovated)2BR,2BA$2.28
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.10
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.23
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$1.97
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.01
Excelsior TowerPicasso1BR,1BA$2.24
Broadstone Van DornFord1BR,1BA$2.10

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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 Ashlawn at Southern Towers listed at $1,131.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alexandria West Apartment is $1,363 at Monticello 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 $1,696 at The Spire.

What is the most affordable Alexandria West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alexandria West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes and starts from $2,380.

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