
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA from $1,299 (105 Rentals)


Longview Terrace Apartments

The Bloom

Meadow Woods

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Eaton Square

Stratford at Southern Towers

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2318 Glendale Terrace, Unit A1

8263 Russell Rd

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Brent Place

Larchmont Village Apartments

6514 Potomac Ave

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Sherwood at Southern Towers

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Newport Village

Courts Of Mount Vernon
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The Graham at Southern Towers

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6513 Potomac Ave

South Port

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Creekside Village

8766 Walutes Cir

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Cityside Huntington Metro

The Residences at North Hill

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

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Skyview Apartments

Landmark Terrace

7980 Audubon Ave

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Monticello at Southern Towers

2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 713

2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 627

2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 727

240 S Reynolds St

Del Ray Bellefonte

Lineage at North Patrick
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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 | $1,849 | $1,108 | $7,809 |
| Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $990 | $9,642 |
| Alexandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,931 | $1,299 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,175 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $1,050 | $4,400 |
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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 $1,160.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexandria?
The cheapest apartment in Alexandria is Friendship Crossing which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Alexandria costs $3,874.
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 77 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 $272 which is $3,602 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.
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