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Landmark Terrace

The Point at Eisenhower Square

The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn

Contempo NOVA

Beacon Hill

The Encore

Sullivan Place

Bren Mar Apartments
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4 S Van Dorn St

418 N Armistead St

The Alexander Apartments

Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Henley at Kingstowne

Del Ray Tower at Fuse

Rose Hill Apartments

6149 Edsall Rd

5801 Quantrell Ave
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The Blake

Edlandria

3101 N Hampton Dr

720 W Glebe Rd

12 S Van Dorn St

The Summit

The Belhaven Apartments

Arbors on Duke

Reserve at Potomac Yard

2635 Fort Farnsworth Rd

202 E Mason Ave

4600 Duke St

Mason Hall

800 Carlyle

The Foundry

Cameron Square

MAA Carlyle Square

5250 Valley Forge Dr

The Courts at Huntington Station

319-321 S Washington St

405 N Beauregard St

3330 S 28th St

8766 Walutes Cir

3110 Mt Vernon Ave

5602 Bismach Dr

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Alexandria Studio Apartments | $1,841 | $1,066 | $6,028 |
| Cheap Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,325 | $820 | $8,917 |
| Cheap Alexandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $1,036 | $9,300 |
| Cheap Alexandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,550 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Alexandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,508 | $1,050 | $6,461 |
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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 $1,299.
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 $4,963.
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 162 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 $342 which is $4,621 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!




