
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA from $900 (203 Rentals) Page 3 of 5


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The Spire

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Eagle Crest Residences

The Shelton

The Vista

Friendship Crossing

141 Galveston Pl SW

Madison Courts

The Gardens

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55 Galveston Pl SW

38 Galveston Pl SW

63 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 3
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59 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 2

101 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 3

59 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 1

Buckingham Village

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Olde Salem Village

Oakland Apartments

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Hillwood Manor Apartments

2511 S Grant St

3408 25th St S

Allendale Garden Apartments
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Columbia Grove Apartments

Barcroft Plaza Apartments

National Landing

Westmont Gardens Apartments

5101 8th Rd S

Dorchester Apartments

Fillmore Garden Apartments

2200 Columbia Pike

30 S Old Glebe Rd

The 1201 Apartments
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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 | $1,771 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,279 | $900 | $7,104 |
| Alexandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,818 | $1,256 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $1,060 | $9,458 |
| Alexandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $1,050 | $9,876 |
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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 $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexandria?
The cheapest apartment in Alexandria is The Shelton which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Alexandria costs $2,305.
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 88 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 $290 which is $2,015 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.
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