
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA from $500 (261 Rentals)
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Broadstone Van Dorn

The Square at 511 Apartments

Brent Place

Monticello at Southern Towers

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Whitestone at Landmark

Stony Brook Apartments

6631 Wakefield Dr

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Ashlawn at Southern Towers

Courts Of Mount Vernon

Cityside Huntington Metro

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Key Towers

The Oliver in Alexandria

Seminary Towers

Sherwood at Southern Towers

Stratford at Southern Towers

Meadow Woods

4912 Virginia St, Unit Studio Apt

Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes

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The Landings I

Braddock Lee

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Newport Village

Landmark Towers

6300 Stevenson Ave

5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

Landmark Terrace
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The Residences at North Hill

Jackson Crossing

Monticello-Lee

Elme Alexandria

Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

2500 N Van Dorn St
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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 |
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Cheap Alexandria Studio Apartments | $2,084 | $1,089 | $7,772 |
Cheap Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $1,027 | $9,783 |
Cheap Alexandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,343 | $1,260 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Alexandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,822 | $1,282 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Alexandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,180 | $6,470 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alexandria, VA
Pricing Updated: 07/28/2025Current apartment rentals in the Alexandria, VA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Alexandria Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Franconia | $2,907 | $1,302 | 204 |
Fairlington | $3,870 | $1,202 | 887 |
Old Town/Potomac Yard | $8,540 | $1,202 | 455 |
Cheapest Available Alexandria Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Alexandria, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eagles Crossing Apartments in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood priced from $932. The Gardens in the Old Town North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,027. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eagles Crossing Apartments | 1 Bdr Sm | 1BR,1BA | $932 |
The Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
Madison Courts | 20-4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
2221 S Clark | Private Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A | 4BR,2BA | $1,180 |
Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,202 |
Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
The Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,302 |
Friendship Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA
As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexandria area is the $1.87 price per square foot One Bedroom A1B Model at Newport Village in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $1,738. The second greatest value Alexandria apartment is the 8622 Gateshead Rd Model at 8622 Gateshead Rd starting at $1,800 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Gum Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alexandria apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
8622 Gateshead Rd | 8622 Gateshead Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Key Towers | Monticello | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Stony Brook Apartments | Three-bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Arbor Park of Alexandria | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
The Gardens | Efficiency Floor Plan | Studio ,1BA | $1.83 |
Eagles Crossing Apartments | 1 Bdr Sm | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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Alexandria Overview
Alexandria, VA is vivacious and awesome! The City was awarded in 2016 as one of the top 100 Cities to live in and Top Ten Best Downtown's. Within the City is “Old Town” and offers the most historically kept part of the City. Everything you need is so close that it would be ideal to live in an apartment.
Why live in Alexandria, VA?
Why live in Alexandria, VA? Alexandria feels like living history but living for today. The amount of history is overwhelming and one never seems to learn everything, there is always something new. The pride that is taken in caring for and preserving so many historical landmarks is amazing. The ability to have such diverse options in activities is very important. One day could be a day spent in Old Town. The next day spent at the Potomac. The City is health focused and provides many parks, including dog parks and fitness centers. And the air is so clean!
Alexandria, VAPopulation: 160,530
Ranked #160
in US Census Population by City
Pet Friendly LifestyleAlexandria, VA
Ranked #3
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Alexandria, VA
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,335.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexandria?
The cheapest apartment in Alexandria is Eagles Crossing Apartments which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Alexandria costs $5,105.
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 44 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 $241 which is $4,864 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.
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