Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA from $500 (221 Rentals)

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5806 Pearson Ln
$1,090
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$1,090
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5806 Pearson Ln

5806 Pearson LnAlexandria, VA 22304
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Presidential Greens
$1,305 - $2,163
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$1,265 - $2,123
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$40
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$1,305 - $2,163
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Presidential Greens

3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Eaton Square
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$1,350 - $1,759
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$1,350 - $1,759
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$1,350 - $1,759
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Eaton Square

801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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property at 75 S Reynolds St

$1,400 - $2,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

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75 S Reynolds St

AlexandriaVA22304

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Foxchase
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$1,504 - $2,750
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$1,425 - $2,671
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Foxchase

766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Braddock Lee
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$1,523 - $2,330
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$1,523 - $2,330
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Braddock Lee

2423 Menokin DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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101 North Ripley Apartments
$1,549 - $2,689
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$1,514 - $2,654
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$1,549 - $2,689
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101 North Ripley Apartments

101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 2059 Huntington Ave

$1,550 - $1,800

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$1,550
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$1,550

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2059 Huntington Ave

AlexandriaVA22303

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property at 5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,595 - $2,400

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$1,595
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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 4600 Duke St

$1,600 - $2,800

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$1,600
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$1,600

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4600 Duke St

AlexandriaVA22304
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Skyview Apartments
$1,650 - $2,150
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$1,650 - $2,150
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Skyview Apartments

8424 Sky View DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alexandria, VA

Pricing Updated: 06/28/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fairlington$3,870$1,184883
Old Town/Potomac Yard$4,165$1,299623
Franconia$9,410$1,090248

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 $820. The Square at 511 Apartments in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Lg1BR,1BA$820
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,099
Olde Salem VillageStudio | S011BR,1BA$1,107
Stony Brook ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,142
National Landing10094BR,2BA$1,170
Monticello at Southern TowersS1DStudio,1BA$1,174
Madison Courts28-11BR,1BA$1,196
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,203

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexandria area is the $1.73 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at St. James Plaza in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $1,838. The second greatest value Alexandria apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft Model at Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $1,765 with a $1.69 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.
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.69
Taylor Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.95
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1.97
Harvey HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.81
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
55 Galveston Pl SW55 Galveston Pl SW1BR,1BA$1.79
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.54
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.91

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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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Alexandria, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,203.

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 $5,815.

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 119 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 $325 which is $5,490 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.

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