Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alexandria West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (33 Rentals)

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2500 N Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22302

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4520 King St

AlexandriaVA22302
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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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The Nexus at West Alex
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Nexus at West Alex

3450 Berkley StAlexandria, VA 22302
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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 Monticello at Southern Towers priced from $1,332. Ashlawn at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,365. Here are the most affordable Alexandria West apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,332
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,365
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,421
Seminary TowersStudio 1BA (530sf)Studio,1BA$1,438
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,441
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,442
FoxchaseThe Washington1BR,1BA$1,448
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 680 sqft1BR,1BA$1,480
The Oliver in Alexandria1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
The Alante in AlexandriaThe ElateStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria West, VA

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexandria West area is the $1.86 price per square foot Kennington Model at Key Towers in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,580. The second greatest value Alexandria West apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at London Park Towers Apartments starting at $2,328 with a $1.96 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 TowersKennington3BR,2BA$1.86
London Park Towers Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.96
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.33
101 North Ripley ApartmentsThree Bedroom (Renovated)3BR,2BA$2.36
Landmark TowersLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Woodmont Park Apartments2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.05
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$1.77
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Broadstone Van DornFord1BR,1BA$2.05
The Oliver in Alexandria1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.17

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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!

Getting Around the Alexandria West Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,332.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alexandria West Apartment is $1,448 at Foxchase.

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 $1,643 at Newport Village.

What is the most affordable Alexandria West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alexandria West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes and starts from $2,260.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.