
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA from $900 with Swimming Pool (84 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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The Courts at Huntington Station

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The Blake

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Aspire Huntington Station

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Dominion Plaza

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Dominion Towers

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Dominion

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Skyline Towers

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Infinity Apartments

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The Whitmore

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Dolley Madison Towers

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Shirlington House

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The Citizen at Shirlington Village

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Siena Park

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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 | $1,771 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $900 | $7,104 |
| Alexandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,834 | $1,256 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,111 | $1,060 | $9,458 |
| Alexandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,837 | $1,050 | $9,876 |
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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 $1,250.
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 $2,315.
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 95 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 $192 which is $2,123 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.
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