
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA from $820 (192 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


South Port

The Point at Eisenhower Square

The Alante in Alexandria

The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn

Mason Hall

491 N Armistead St

26 Canterbury Square

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The Encore

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Washington Square

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The Courts at Huntington Station

5929 Quantrell Ave

1225 Martha Custis Dr

5500 Holmes Run Pkwy

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Bailey's Crossing

The Oliver in Alexandria

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The Aspen
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1734 W Abingdon Dr

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Mount Vernon Gardens

Colchester Towne

Morris Glen

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Gum Springs Glen

Hillwood and Stoneridge

Edsall Station - Section 8
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Monticello at Southern Towers

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Oakwood Meadow Senior Residences

The Spire

Beverly Hills Court

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Arbelo Apartments

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The Nexus at West Alex

Olde Towne West

The Fields of Alexandria

Woodmont Park Apartments
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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 $6,180.
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 227 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 $556 which is $5,624 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.
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