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$900

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8032 St Annes Ct

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 7913 Central Park Cir
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
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7913 Central Park Cir

AlexandriaVA22309
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Stratford at Southern Towers
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$1,170 - $7,070

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Base Rent$1,166 - $7,066
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Stratford at Southern Towers

4901 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Monticello at Southern Towers
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$1,195 - $3,576

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Base Rent$1,195 - $3,576

Total Monthly Price$1,195 - $3,576
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Monticello at Southern Towers

5055 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Ashlawn at Southern Towers
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$1,212 - $4,704

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Base Rent$1,212 - $4,704

Total Monthly Price$1,212 - $4,704
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Ashlawn at Southern Towers

4921 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Sherwood at Southern Towers
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$1,223 - $7,492

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Base Rent$1,223 - $7,492

Total Monthly Price$1,223 - $7,492
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Sherwood at Southern Towers

5001 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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The Graham at Southern Towers
Rent Specials
$1,225 - $4,164

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Base Rent$1,225 - $4,164

Total Monthly Price$1,225 - $4,164
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The Graham at Southern Towers

5021 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Larchmont Village Apartments
$1,250 - $1,900

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Base Rent$1,250 - $1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,900
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Larchmont Village Apartments

3400 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22302
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Mason at Van Dorn
Rent Specials
$1,285 - $3,942

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,285 - $3,942

Total Monthly Price$1,285 - $3,942
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Mason at Van Dorn

140 S Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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The Square at 511
$1,299 - $1,524

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Base Rent$1,299 - $1,524

Total Monthly Price$1,299 - $1,524
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The Square at 511

511 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Cityside Huntington Metro
Rent Specials
$1,300 - $2,500

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Base Rent$1,300 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price$1,300 - $2,500
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Cityside Huntington Metro

6034 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22303
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Seminary Towers
Rent Specials
$1,313 - $3,246

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Base Rent$1,313 - $3,246

Total Monthly Price$1,313 - $3,246
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Seminary Towers

4701 Kenmore AveAlexandria, VA 22304
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Presidential Greens
$1,339 - $1,588

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,299 - $1,548
Required Monthly Fees$40

Total Monthly Price$1,339 - $1,588
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Presidential Greens

3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Broadstone Van Dorn
Rent Specials
$1,350 - $2,178

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Base Rent$1,350 - $2,178

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $2,178
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Broadstone Van Dorn

420 N Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Whitestone at Landmark
$1,379 - $2,428

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Base Rent$1,379 - $2,428

Total Monthly Price$1,379 - $2,428
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Whitestone at Landmark

250 S Whiting StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Stony Brook Apartments
$1,395 - $1,775

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Base Rent$1,395 - $1,775

Total Monthly Price$1,395 - $1,775
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Stony Brook Apartments

3600 Buckman RdAlexandria, VA 22309
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Eaton Square
$1,399 - $1,628

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Base Rent$1,399 - $1,628

Total Monthly Price$1,399 - $1,628
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Eaton Square

801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Key Towers
Rent Specials
$1,399 - $2,525

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Base Rent$1,399 - $2,525

Total Monthly Price$1,399 - $2,525
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Key Towers

6060 Tower CtAlexandria, VA 22304
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Meadow Woods
$1,399 - $2,109

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Base Rent$1,399 - $2,109

Total Monthly Price$1,399 - $2,109
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Meadow Woods

3308 Lockheed BlvdAlexandria, VA 22306
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Lafayette Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,399 - $2,463

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Base Rent$1,399 - $2,463

Total Monthly Price$1,399 - $2,463
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Lafayette Apartments

7136 Groveton Gardens RdAlexandria, VA 22306
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property at 801 N Pitt St
$1,425

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Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
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801 N Pitt St

AlexandriaVA22314
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Glebe House Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,450 - $1,832

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Base Rent$1,450 - $1,832

Total Monthly Price$1,450 - $1,832
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Glebe House Apartments

25 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Landings I
$1,451 - $2,732

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Base Rent$1,451 - $2,732

Total Monthly Price$1,451 - $2,732
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Landings I

5401 Claymont DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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Foxchase
Rent Specials
$1,467 - $2,516

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Base Rent$1,388 - $2,437
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766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 2317 Huntington Ave
$1,495

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
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2317 Huntington Ave

AlexandriaVA22303
property at 5831 Quantrell Ave
$1,495

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
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5831 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312

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property at 4260 Buckman Rd
$1,499

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Base Rent$1,499

Total Monthly Price$1,499
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4260 Buckman Rd

AlexandriaVA22309
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Longview
$1,503

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Base Rent$1,503

Total Monthly Price$1,503
12 Month Lease Term
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Longview

2900-2915 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Lloyd Apartments
$1,509 - $41,569

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Base Rent$1,509 - $41,569

Total Monthly Price$1,509 - $41,569
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Lloyd Apartments

800-802 Tennessee AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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101 North Ripley Apartments
$1,511 - $2,647

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Base Rent$1,476 - $2,612
Required Monthly Fees$35

Total Monthly Price$1,511 - $2,647
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 28

101 North Ripley Apartments

101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Braddock Lee
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$1,514 - $2,283

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Base Rent$1,514 - $2,283

Total Monthly Price$1,514 - $2,283
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Braddock Lee

2423 Menokin DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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The Aspen
$1,515 - $6,185

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Base Rent$1,515 - $6,185

Total Monthly Price$1,515 - $6,185
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The Aspen

3201 Landover StAlexandria, VA 22305
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Washington Square
$1,515 - $1,850

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Base Rent$1,515 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,515 - $1,850
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Washington Square

8547 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22309
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The Bloom
$1,539 - $2,107

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Base Rent$1,539 - $2,107

Total Monthly Price$1,539 - $2,107
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The Bloom

930 N Henry StAlexandria, VA 22314
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property at 5610 Bloomfield Dr
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
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5610 Bloomfield Dr

AlexandriaVA22312
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Beacon Hill
$1,550 - $2,550

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Base Rent$1,550 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550 - $2,550
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Beacon Hill

3100 Southgate DrAlexandria, VA 22306
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Acclaim at Alexandria
Rent Specials
$1,550 - $2,242

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Base Rent$1,550 - $2,242

Total Monthly Price$1,550 - $2,242
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Acclaim at Alexandria

346 S Whiting StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 2059 Huntington Ave
$1,450 - $2,400

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
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2059 Huntington Ave

AlexandriaVA22303
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Mason Hall
Rent Specials
$1,570 - $3,451

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Base Rent$1,570 - $3,451

Total Monthly Price$1,570 - $3,451
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Mason Hall

1420 W Abingdon DrAlexandria, VA 22314
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Henley at Kingstowne
$1,578 - $4,164

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Base Rent$1,578 - $4,164

Total Monthly Price$1,578 - $4,164
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Henley at Kingstowne

7150 Rock Ridge LnAlexandria, VA 22315
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Bren Mar Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,589 - $2,310

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Base Rent$1,589 - $2,310

Total Monthly Price$1,589 - $2,310
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Bren Mar Apartments

6374 Beryl RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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Newport Village
$1,591 - $3,310

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Base Rent$1,480 - $3,199
Required Monthly Fees$111

Total Monthly Price$1,591 - $3,310
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Newport Village

4757 W Braddock RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Arbor Park of Alexandria
$1,592 - $2,727

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Base Rent$1,491 - $2,626
Required Monthly Fees$101

Total Monthly Price$1,592 - $2,727
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Arbor Park of Alexandria

6340 Wingate StAlexandria, VA 22312
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Manchester Lakes
$1,595 - $2,144

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Base Rent$1,595 - $2,144

Total Monthly Price$1,595 - $2,144
12 Month Lease Term
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Manchester Lakes

7131 Silver Lake BlvdAlexandria, VA 22315
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alexandria, VA

Pricing Updated: 09/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Alexandria, VA area range in price from $900 to $11,040 with an overall median price of $2,322. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Alexandria Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Franconia$2,175$900352
Fairlington$2,211$1,205757
Old Town/Potomac Yard$2,600$1,299491

Cheapest Available Alexandria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alexandria, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at THE ARDEN A in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood priced from $977. National Landing in the Crystal City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
THE ARDEN A1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$977
National Landing9194BR, 2BA$1,050
The SheltonOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,080
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR, 1BA$1,099
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR, 1BA$1,099
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio, 1BA$1,170
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio, 1BA$1,195
Madison Courts28-11BR, 1BA$1,196
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio, 1BA$1,212
Eagle Crest Residences1 bed 1 bath large1BR, 1BA$1,222

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

As of September 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexandria area is the $1.87 price per square foot Design 2B20 Model at The Summit in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $2,466. The second greatest value Alexandria apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan Model at The Vista in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting at $1,599 with a $1.54 price per square foot. 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.
The SummitDesign 2B202BR, 2BA$1.87
The Vista2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan2BR, 1BA$1.54
Oaks of Woodlawn1x1 7871BR, 1BA$1.88
Virginia Gardens2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.88
Taylor Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.93
Longview2/1/A2BR, 1BA$1.89
The Gardens2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan2BR, 1BA$1.77
Key TowersOvertonStudio, 1BA$1.90
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR, 1BA$1.91
THE ARDEN A1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.82

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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!

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Alexandria, VA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $1,222.

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 $2,322.

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 97 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 $234 which is $2,088 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.

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