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Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 09, 2025

There are currently 909 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Alexandria, VA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,365 to $24,480. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Alexandria with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Fairlington553$2,315$1,365
Old Town/Potomac Yard273$2,342$1,365
Franconia83$2,051$1,487

Largest Available Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Alexandria, VA is found at Crystal Square in the Crystal City neighborhood and is 1,288 square feet priced from $3,239. Newport Village in the Shirlington neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,200 square feet and currently listed start at $2,063. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Alexandria:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Crystal Square1 Bedroom + Den, 1.5 Bath 1288 SF A181,288 Sq Ft$3,239
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1AD1,200 Sq Ft$2,063
MAA National LandingTraditional 1x1.5 1196 SF1,196 Sq Ft$3,255
Windsor KingstowneThe Andover (A4)1,128 Sq Ft$2,815
Arrive 2801Mt. Vernon1,120 Sq Ft$2,558
The Frasier1Bed/2BathwDen-B4a1,076 Sq Ft$3,176
South AlexC11,068 Sq Ft$2,848
ELofts10E 1 Bed 1 Bath1,062 Sq Ft$2,682
EssenOne Bedroom 2 Baths and Den1,057 Sq Ft$2,626
London Park Towers Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath690 Sq Ft$1,758

Cheapest Available Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 09, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Alexandria, VA is the 1 Bdr Sm Model starting from $932 at Eagles Crossing Apartments in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. The second most affordable Alexandria 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan Model at The Gardens starting at $1,027 in the Old Town North neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Alexandria is currently $2,623. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Alexandria:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm$932
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan$1,027
Madison Courts22-3$1,150
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan$1,299
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,334
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan$1,349
Presidential GreensPlan A1B$1,365
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community)$1,487
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft$1,490

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Alexandria Overview

Alexandria, VA is vivacious and awesome! The City was awarded in 2016 as one of the top 100 Cities to live in and Top Ten Best Downtown's. Within the City is “Old Town” and offers the most historically kept part of the City. Everything you need is so close that it would be ideal to live in an apartment.

Why live in Alexandria, VA?

Why live in Alexandria, VA? Alexandria feels like living history but living for today. The amount of history is overwhelming and one never seems to learn everything, there is always something new. The pride that is taken in caring for and preserving so many historical landmarks is amazing. The ability to have such diverse options in activities is very important. One day could be a day spent in Old Town. The next day spent at the Potomac. The City is health focused and provides many parks, including dog parks and fitness centers. And the air is so clean!

Alexandria, VA
Population: 160,530

Ranked #160

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Alexandria, VA

Ranked #3

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Alexandria, VA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 1 Bedroom Alexandria Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Alexandria with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Alexandria is at Eagles Crossing Apartments listed at $932.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Alexandria Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Alexandria is $2,623.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Alexandria Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Alexandria is a 1,288 square feet unit starting from $3,239 at Crystal Square.

What is the average size for Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Alexandria is currently 814 sq ft.

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