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Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 24, 2026

There are currently 1063 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Alexandria, VA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,302 to $6,812. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Alexandria with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Fairlington584$2,116$1,357
Old Town/Potomac Yard324$2,430$1,357
Franconia155$1,770$1,302

Largest Available Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Alexandria, VA is found at The Gramercy in the Crystal City neighborhood and is 1,302 square feet priced from $3,360. Crystal Square has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,288 square feet and currently listed start at $3,211. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Alexandria:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Gramercy1 Bedroom + Loft, 1 Bath 1302 SF AL81,302 Sq Ft$3,360
Crystal Square1 Bedroom + Den, 1.5 Bath 1288 SF A18G1,288 Sq Ft$3,211
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1AD1,200 Sq Ft$1,959
Crystal Towers1 Bedroom Den 1 Bath 1184 SF 1d1br1,184 Sq Ft$3,276
Arrive 2801Fairfax1,120 Sq Ft$2,272
Three CollectiveA5 w/ Den1,117 Sq Ft$2,942
Concord Crystal City1 Bed/1 Bath - aad41,063 Sq Ft$2,856
ELofts10E 1 Bed 1 Bath1,062 Sq Ft$2,590
London Park Towers Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath690 Sq Ft$1,648

Cheapest Available Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Alexandria, VA is the 1 Bdr Lg Model starting from $820 at Eagles Crossing Apartments in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. The second most affordable Alexandria 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A01 Model at Olde Salem Village starting at $1,194 in the Buckingham neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Alexandria is currently $2,341. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Alexandria:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Lg$820
Olde Salem Village1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A01$1,194
Madison Courts28-1$1,196
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan$1,199
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan$1,299
Brent PlaceBrent 1$1,302
Presidential GreensPlan A1B$1,357
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,408
Meadow WoodsWoodlawn$1,409
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B$1,440

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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!

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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 $820.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Alexandria is $2,341.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Alexandria is a 1,302 square feet unit starting from $3,360 at The Gramercy.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Alexandria is currently 660 sq ft.

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