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5021 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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4901 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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420 N Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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511 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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140 S Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Eaton Square
801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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2722 Arlington DrAlexandria, VA 22306
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6034 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22303
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250 S Whiting StAlexandria, VA 22304
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101 North Ripley Apartments
101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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3601 Albee LnAlexandria, VA 22309
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5510 Ascot CtAlexandria, VA 22311
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935 N Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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5401 Claymont DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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5797A Rayburn AveAlexandria, VA 22311
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7201 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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240 Yoakum PkwyAlexandria, VA 22304
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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes
4411 N Armistead StAlexandria, VA 22312
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6112 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes
1400 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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6374 Beryl RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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2215 N Pickett StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Crystal Woods
4905 Southland AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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2827 Telek PlAlexandria, VA 22314
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Arbors on Duke
5250 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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2246 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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ELofts
4501 Ford AveAlexandria, VA 22302
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5760 Dow AveAlexandria, VA 22304
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6375 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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4900 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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4390 King StAlexandria, VA 22302
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6198 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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625 N Patrick StAlexandria, VA 22314
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5797 A Rayburn AveAlexandria, VA 22311
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431 S Columbus StAlexandria, VA 22314
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4309 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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6 Leadbeater Street
6 Leadbeater StAlexandria, VA 22305
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNational Landing
2221 S Clark StArlington, VA 22202
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2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Crystal House
1900 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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Skyline Towers
5599 Seminary RdFalls Church, VA 22041
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Shirlington House
4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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401 S 12th StArlington, VA 22202
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The Whitmore
4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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5551 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308, Unit #308
989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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4510 S 31st StArlington, VA 22206
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alexandria?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Studio Apartments | $1,867 | $1,066 | $7,808 |
| Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,348 | $820 | $8,980 |
| Alexandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,981 | $1,036 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,213 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,923 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,243.
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 $8,419.
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 189 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 $616 which is $7,803 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.
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