
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA from $500 (229 Rentals) Page 2 of 5
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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

Beacon Hill

The Residences at North Hill

5911 Edsall Rd

Landmark Terrace

2525 Huntington Ave

5614 Bloomfield Dr

806 Jefferson St

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Braddock Lee
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Arbor Park of Alexandria

2618 Fort Farnsworth Rd

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Crystal Woods

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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes

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2115 Main Line Blvd, Unit Carriage House

5801 Quantrell Ave

Jackson Crossing

Washington Square

The Point at Eisenhower Square
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Newport Village

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Arbors on Duke

37 Canterbury Square

2317 Huntington Ave

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

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The Courts at Huntington Station

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The Blake

Contempo NOVA

ReNew Alexandria

Bren Mar Apartments
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Manchester Lakes

2635 Fort Farnsworth Rd

8380 Brockham Dr

4254 Buckman Rd

8263 Russell Rd

The Belhaven Apartments

2624 Wagon Dr

6220 Edsall Rd

1712 Mt Vernon Ave

2301 Farrington Ave

1225 Martha Custis Dr

5500 Holmes Run Pkwy

Halstead Alexandria

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11 W Windsor Ave, Unit Carriage House

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The Encore

Edlandria

6955 Mary Caroline Cir

Lineage at North Patrick

Mount Vernon Gardens

Larchmont Village Apartment
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 | $1,870 | $1,066 | $5,995 |
| Cheap Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,373 | $820 | $8,974 |
| Cheap Alexandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,034 | $1,036 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Alexandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,590 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Alexandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,859 | $1,060 | $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 $1,289.
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 $6,735.
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 254 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 $417 which is $6,318 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.
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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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.