
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA from $500 (63 Rentals)
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Broadstone Van Dorn

Monticello at Southern Towers

Glebe House Apartments

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

Whitestone at Landmark

101 North Ripley Apartments
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Foxchase Apartments

Stratford at Southern Towers

Sherwood at Southern Towers

Key Towers

London Park Towers Apartments

Newport Village

The Graham at Southern Towers

Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

The Blake

Monticello-Lee
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Bren Mar Apartments

The Aspen

Mason Hall

The Belhaven Apartments

Arrive Alexandria

The Alexander Apartments

The Encore

Contempo NOVA

Del Ray Bellefonte

3302 Wyndham Circle Apt.D, Unit 3302 Wyndham Circle Unit D

Halstead Alexandria
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Rose Hill Apartments

Curve 6100

The Foundry Apartments

800 Carlyle

Landmark Towers

The Gardens

Madison Courts

Friendship Crossing

The Vista

Dorchester Apartments

Dorchester Towers Apartments

Gilliam Place

Dominion Plaza

Dominion

Dominion Towers

RiverHouse

2200 Columbia Pike
Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alexandria?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Alexandria Studio Apartments | $2,182 | $1,089 | $8,766 |
Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,589 | $932 | $10,000+ |
Alexandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,332 | $1,036 | $10,000+ |
Alexandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,644 | $1,307 | $10,000+ |
Alexandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $1,195 | $7,500 |
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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 $1,395.
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 $6,532.
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 27 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 $444 which is $6,088 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.