
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA from $990 (229 Rentals)


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Landmark Terrace

113 E Glebe Rd

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21 Canterbury Square

5608 Bloomfield Dr

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Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alexandria?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Studio Apartments | $1,856 | $1,113 | $7,809 |
| Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,341 | $990 | $9,642 |
| Alexandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $1,299 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,153 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $1,050 | $4,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAlexandria, VA
Ranked #3
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alexandria Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Alexandria?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alexandria is under $1,224.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexandria?
The cheapest apartment in Alexandria is Olde Salem Village which is listed at $1,054, while the average apartment in Alexandria costs $3,922.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alexandria?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 73 regular apartments in Alexandria that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Alexandria?
Cheap apartments in Alexandria have an average cost of $250 which is $3,672 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.
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