Cheap Homes for Rent in Alexandria West Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,600 (13 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Alexandria West area of Alexandria.

property at 5801 Quantrell Ave

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5801 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,690

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$1,690

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$1,690

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 S Van Dorn St, Unit 413, Unit 413

60 S Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,598 - $2,500

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 426 N Armistead St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 4

426 N Armistead St

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 491 N Armistead St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom Rentals

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491 N Armistead St

AlexandriaVA22312

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property at 301 N Beauregard St

$2,000 - $2,800

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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301 N Beauregard St

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 3315 Wyndham Cir

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

3315 Wyndham Cir, Unit 2227, Unit 2227

3315 Wyndham Cir
AlexandriaVA22302

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property at 6301 Stevenson Ave

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6301 Stevenson Ave, Unit 1514, Unit 1514

6301 Stevenson Ave
AlexandriaVA22304

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 $1,151. Sherwood at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Alexandria West apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,151
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,195
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,200
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,206
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria West, VA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexandria West area is the $2.24 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,540. The second greatest value Alexandria West apartment is the Fairfax Model at Arrive 2801 starting at $2,292 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Shirlington 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.
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.24
Arrive 2801Fairfax1BR,1.5BA$2.05
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.18
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft2BR,1.5BA$2.09
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2.00
Lerner MorningsideJefferson- Towers1BR,1BA$2.05
Woodmont Park Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.22
The SpectrumCrimson & Indigo1BR,1BA$2.20
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$1.87

Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandria West

What type of rentals are currently available in Alexandria West?

There are currently 96 Apartments for Rent in Alexandria West, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,112 to $7,486. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alexandria West ranging from $1,625 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Alexandria West?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alexandria West ranges from $1,625 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,987.

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