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The Fields of Alexandria

6 Leadbeater Street

Landmark Ridge

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National Landing
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Crystal House

Bartton Place

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Skyline Towers

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The Whitmore
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Dolley Madison Towers

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

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Shirlington House

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

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The Citizen at Shirlington Village

Lenox Club
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Siena Park

Mission Lofts

Park Shirlington

5105 10th Pl S

Columbia View

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The Spectrum

Alister Arlington Ridge
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 | $2,279 | $900 | $7,104 |
| Alexandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,818 | $1,256 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $1,060 | $9,458 |
| Alexandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $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 $2,305.
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 88 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 $290 which is $2,015 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.
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