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3600 Buckman RdAlexandria, VA 22309
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Presidential Greens
3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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375 S Reynolds StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Eaton Square
801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes
2722 Arlington DrAlexandria, VA 22306
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766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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4921 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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5001 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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6034 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22303
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800-802 Tennessee AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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3601 Albee LnAlexandria, VA 22309
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Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes
5510 Ascot CtAlexandria, VA 22311
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5375 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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135 Normandy Hill DrAlexandria, VA 22304
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101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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7300 Jon Paul DrAlexandria, VA 22306
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511 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Arbor Park of Alexandria
6340 Wingate StAlexandria, VA 22312
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140 S Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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4411 N Armistead StAlexandria, VA 22312
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Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes
5797A Rayburn AveAlexandria, VA 22311
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2900-2915 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314
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7131 Silver Lake BlvdAlexandria, VA 22315
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5055 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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25 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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420 N Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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6060 Tower CtAlexandria, VA 22304
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5401 Claymont DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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240 Yoakum PkwyAlexandria, VA 22304
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5021 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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3308 Lockheed BlvdAlexandria, VA 22306
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7136 Groveton Gardens RdAlexandria, VA 22306
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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes
935 N Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Residences at North Hill
7201 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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Newport Village
4757 W Braddock RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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2423 Menokin DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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4901 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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5803 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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4701 Kenmore AveAlexandria, VA 22304
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Skyview Apartments
8424 Sky View DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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250 S Whiting StAlexandria, VA 22304
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2801 Park Center DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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6374 Beryl RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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AlexandriaVA22303
5831 Quantrell Ave
AlexandriaVA22312
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityJackson Crossing
120 E Reed AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Crystal Woods
4905 Southland AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alexandria?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Studio Apartments | $1,857 | $1,066 | $7,808 |
| Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,351 | $820 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,028 | $1,036 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,381 | $1,282 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $1,060 | $8,717 |
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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 $1,243.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexandria?
The cheapest apartment in Alexandria is Eagles Crossing Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Alexandria costs $6,212.
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 218 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 $558 which is $5,654 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.
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