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

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Foxchase
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$1,504 - $2,750
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$1,425 - $2,671
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Foxchase

766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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101 North Ripley Apartments
$1,549 - $2,689
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$1,514 - $2,654
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$35

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$1,549 - $2,689
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101 North Ripley Apartments

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

$1,595 - $2,400

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$1,595

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$1,595

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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

5340 Holmes Run Pky
AlexandriaVA22304

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Newport Village
$1,659 - $3,463
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$1,548 - $3,352
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$111

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$1,659 - $3,463
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Newport Village

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

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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5831 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 21 Canterbury Square

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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21 Canterbury Square

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 8 S Van Dorn St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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8 S Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5911 Quantrell Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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5911 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
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The Encore
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$1,731 - $3,514
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$1,731 - $3,514

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The Encore

2215 N Pickett StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Arrive 2801
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$1,732 - $5,222
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$1,732 - $5,222

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$1,732 - $5,222
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Arrive 2801

2801 Park Center DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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property at 26 Canterbury Square

$1,745

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$1,745

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$1,745

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26 Canterbury Square

AlexandriaVA22304

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property at 5500 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5500 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 3307 Wyndham Cir

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

3307 Wyndham Cir, Unit 1168

3307 Wyndham Cir
AlexandriaVA22302
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ELofts
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$1,901 - $4,075
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$1,884 - $4,058
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ELofts

4501 Ford AveAlexandria, VA 22302
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The Alexander Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,933 - $5,185
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$1,890 - $5,142
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The Alexander Apartments

4390 King StAlexandria, VA 22302
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property at 301 N Beauregard St

$1,750 - $2,550

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$1,970

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$1,970

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301 N Beauregard St

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 301 N Beauregard St

$1,990

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$1,990

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$1,990

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301 N Beauregard St, Unit 1001

301 N Beauregard St
AlexandriaVA22312

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Halstead Alexandria
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$1,993 - $3,403
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$1,890 - $3,300
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Halstead Alexandria

1459 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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property at 200 N Pickett St

$1,995 - $2,700

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$1,995

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$1,995

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200 N Pickett St

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 3308 Wyndham Cir

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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3308 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 5300 Holmes Run Pkwy

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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5300 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 3310 Wyndham Cir

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 25

3310 Wyndham Cir, Unit Unit#1

3310 Wyndham Cir
AlexandriaVA22302
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The Spire
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Spire

2875 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
property at 3210 S 28th St

$1,300 - $1,750

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$1,300

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$1,300

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3210 S 28th St

AlexandriaVA22302
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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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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 $1,174. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello at Southern TowersS1DStudio,1BA$1,174
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,203
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,219
Larchmont Village ApartmentEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,250
Woodmont Park Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,348
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,368
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,385
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,402
The SpireOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Seminary TowersStudio 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
London Park Towers Apartments2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.68
Excelsior TowerVan Gogh - Den2BR,2BA$2.03
Arrive 2801Fairfax1BR,1.5BA$2.11
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.98
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.92
Parkstone Alexandria1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A021BR,1BA$2.00
Broadstone Van DornFord1BR,1BA$2.03
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$2.00

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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 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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