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Alexandria, VA Local Guide

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Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 22, 2025

There are currently 1002 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Alexandria, VA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,229 to $7,344. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Alexandria with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Fairlington549$2,115$1,229
Old Town/Potomac Yard287$2,384$1,229
Franconia166$1,890$1,302

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 $3,115. MAA National Landing has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,196 square feet and currently listed start at $2,965. 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 A18G1,288 Sq Ft$3,115
MAA National LandingTraditional 1x1.5 1196 SF1,196 Sq Ft$2,965
The 1201 Apartments1 Bedroom - 2 Bath1,195 Sq Ft$2,799
The Gramercy1 Bedroom + Den, 1 Bath 1173 SF AD141,173 Sq Ft$3,579
220 Twentieth Street1 Bed - 1 Bath | AD041,135 Sq Ft$3,290
Windsor KingstowneThe Andover (A4)1,128 Sq Ft$2,515
Arrive 2801Mt. Vernon1,120 Sq Ft$2,028
2200 Columbia Pike41,094 Sq Ft$2,198

Cheapest Available Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 22, 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 One-bedroom Model at Stony Brook Apartments starting at $1,108 in the Gum Springs neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Alexandria is currently $2,370. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Alexandria:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm$932
Stony Brook ApartmentsOne-bedroom$1,108
Madison Courts20-4$1,150
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan$1,199
Presidential GreensPlan A1B$1,229
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan$1,249
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan$1,299
Brent PlaceBrent 1$1,302
Foxchase ApartmentsThe Washington$1,396

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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 $2,370.

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 $3,115 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 696 sq ft.

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