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property at 2500 N Van Dorn St

$1,500 - $1,950

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2500 N Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22302

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property at 618 Notabene Dr

$1,500 - $1,550

1 Bedroom Rentals

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618 Notabene Dr

AlexandriaVA22305

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alexandria, VA

Pricing Updated: 12/27/2025

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
Franconia$2,785$1,302347
Fairlington$5,165$1,3321323
Old Town/Potomac Yard$7,106$1,365623

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 Spire in the Alexandria West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. 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 SpireOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,050
Stony Brook ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,108
Madison Courts4-31BR,1BA$1,150
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom+Den1BR,1BA$1,195
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,199
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,199
Meadow WoodsWilsonStudio,1BA$1,279
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexandria area is the $2.01 price per square foot Buckingham - Gardens Model at Lerner Morningside in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,657. The second greatest value Alexandria apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments starting at $2,262 with a $1.72 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.
Lerner MorningsideBuckingham - Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
London Park Towers Apartments2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.72
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
Woodmont Park Apartments2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.84
The SpireTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.01
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$2.01
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
Eagles Crossing Apartments2 Bdr Sm2BR,1BA$1.61
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1.91
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.95

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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, VA
Population: 160,530

Ranked #160

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Alexandria, VA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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 $1,299.

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 $5,018.

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 162 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 $340 which is $4,678 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.

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