Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA from $500 (265 Rentals)

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5806 Pearson Ln
$990
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5806 Pearson Ln

5806 Pearson LnAlexandria, VA 22304
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Presidential Greens
$1,330 - $1,638
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$1,290 - $1,598
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$1,330 - $1,638
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Presidential Greens

3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Eaton Square
$1,399 - $1,728
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$1,399 - $1,728
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$1,399 - $1,728
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Eaton Square

801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Foxchase
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$1,407 - $2,496
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$1,328 - $2,417
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Foxchase

766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 4260 Buckman Rd

$1,550

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$1,550
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$1,550

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4260 Buckman Rd

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 2059 Huntington Ave

$1,500 - $2,250

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$1,550
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2059 Huntington Ave

AlexandriaVA22303
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101 North Ripley Apartments
$1,551 - $3,011
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$1,516 - $2,976
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$35
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$1,551 - $3,011
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101 North Ripley Apartments

101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Arbor Park of Alexandria
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$1,594 - $2,900
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$1,493 - $2,799
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$101
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$1,594 - $2,900
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Arbor Park of Alexandria

6340 Wingate StAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 2301 Farrington Ave

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

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2301 Farrington Ave

AlexandriaVA22303
property at 6621 Wakefield Dr

$1,600 - $2,300

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$1,600
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$1,600

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6621 Wakefield Dr

AlexandriaVA22307
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Arbors on Duke
$1,613 - $2,399
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$1,587 - $2,373
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Arbors on Duke

5250 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alexandria, VA

Pricing Updated: 08/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Alexandria, VA area range in price from $990 to $9,136 with an overall median price of $2,357. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Alexandria Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Franconia$2,170$990289
Fairlington$2,293$1,161714
Old Town/Potomac Yard$2,555$1,299504

Cheapest Available Alexandria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alexandria, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at National Landing in the Crystal City neighborhood priced from $1,050. The Shelton in the Ashton Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
National Landing9194BR,2BA$1,050
The SheltonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,099
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,099
Stony Brook ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,142
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,155
Monticello at Southern TowersS1CStudio,1BA$1,161
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,179
Madison Courts28-11BR,1BA$1,196

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

As of August 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexandria area is the $1.87 price per square foot 4 bed / 2 bath Model at Parliament House in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Alexandria apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments starting at $2,119 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alexandria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parliament House4 bed / 2 bath4BR,2BA$1.87
London Park Towers Apartments2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.61
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Oaks of Woodlawn1x1 7871BR,1BA$1.88
Skyview ApartmentsType D-1 - 2 bedroom w/sunroom2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Skyline TowersReagan Premier1BR,1BA$1.91
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.77
The Bloom2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
The Gardens2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.89

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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!

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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 $1,196.

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 $2,357.

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 123 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 $297 which is $2,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.

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