
Gated Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA (158 Rentals)


The Courts at Huntington Station

Arrive 2801

Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Foxchase Apartments

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

The Grayson
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The Blake

The Belhaven Apartments

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Cameron Square

Bell Old Town

The Shelby

Arrive Alexandria

Contempo NOVA

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Key Towers
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Eaton Square

Huntington Gateway

Newport Village

The Encore

Riverside Apartments

The Foundry Apartments

The Graham at Southern Towers

The Asher
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The Bradley Braddock Road Station Apartments

Park Place at Van Dorn

Monticello at Southern Towers

Whitestone at Landmark

Mason Hall

Alate Old Town 62+ Senior Living

Park + Ford

Platform

The Dalton

Curve 6100

The Aspen Apartments

Station 650

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The Beacon of Groveton

Lincoln Old Town

Halstead Alexandria

The Colecroft Community

Monticello-Lee

Carlyle Mill

MAA Carlyle Square

101 North Ripley Apartments
Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alexandria?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Alexandria Gated Studio Apartments | $2,080 | $1,089 | $7,772 |
Alexandria Gated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $1,027 | $10,000+ |
Alexandria Gated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,343 | $1,260 | $10,000+ |
Alexandria Gated 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,817 | $1,282 | $10,000+ |
Alexandria Gated 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $1,180 | $6,350 |
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Alexandria Overview
Alexandria, VA is vivacious and awesome! The City was awarded in 2016 as one of the top 100 Cities to live in and Top Ten Best Downtown's. Within the City is “Old Town” and offers the most historically kept part of the City. Everything you need is so close that it would be ideal to live in an apartment.
Why live in Alexandria, VA?
Why live in Alexandria, VA? Alexandria feels like living history but living for today. The amount of history is overwhelming and one never seems to learn everything, there is always something new. The pride that is taken in caring for and preserving so many historical landmarks is amazing. The ability to have such diverse options in activities is very important. One day could be a day spent in Old Town. The next day spent at the Potomac. The City is health focused and provides many parks, including dog parks and fitness centers. And the air is so clean!
Alexandria, VAPopulation: 160,530
Ranked #160
in US Census Population by City
Pet Friendly LifestyleAlexandria, VA
Ranked #3
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Alexandria, VA
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Alexandria Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Alexandria?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Alexandria is at The Gardens listed at $1,027.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Alexandria Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Alexandria is $3,414.
What is the largest Gated Alexandria Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Alexandria is a 3,028 square feet unit starting from $2,250 at Altaire.
What is the average size for Alexandria Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Alexandria is currently at 551 sq ft.
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