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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $1,848 | $1,066 | $7,809 |
| Alexandria Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $820 | $9,004 |
| Alexandria Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,927 | $1,036 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,208 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Alexandria Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 430 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Alexandria, VA area. Here is today’s list of the top 3 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Alexandria Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlington | 4/4 | 851 | $3,870 |
| Old Town/Potomac Yard | 4/4 | 480 | $4,061 |
| Franconia | 3/4 | 236 | $9,526 |
The Alexandria Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is The Colecroft Community in the Old Town neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Whitestone at Landmark in the Landmark Van Dorn neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Alexandria apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colecroft Community | 4/4 | Old Town | $2,750 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | 4/4 | Landmark Van Dorn | $1,505 |
| Cortland Pentagon City | 4/4 | Crystal City | $2,126 |
| Station 650 | 4/4 | Potomac Yard | $2,139 |
| The Shelby | 4/4 | Groveton | $1,935 |
| Munson Hill | 4/4 | Lake Barcroft | $1,710 |
| The Clark | 4/4 | Crystal City | $2,099 |
| The Vista | 4/4 | Congress Heights | $1,299 |
| Oakville | 4/4 | Potomac West | $2,353 |
| Beacon Hill | 3.8/4 | Groveton | $1,550 |
The lowest priced Alexandria apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan 1 Bed Model at The Vista in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second cheapest Alexandria Pet Friendly apartment is the Piper Model at Beacon Hill, which is a Studio starting at $1,550 in the Gum Springs neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Alexandria apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | $1,299 |
| Beacon Hill | Piper | $1,550 |
| Munson Hill | Studio | $1,710 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Redstone | $1,734 |
| The Shelby | One Bedroom | $2,070 |
| Cortland Pentagon City | S1 | $2,126 |
| Station 650 | 1x1 D | $2,157 |
| The Clark | Studio-D | $2,252 |
| Oakville | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A05 | $2,418 |
| The Colecroft Community | Jefferson | $2,850 |
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Write a ReviewAlexandria, 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? 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!
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Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Alexandria is at National Landing listed at $1,050.
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Alexandria is $3,335.
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Alexandria is a 2,621 square feet unit starting from $2,164 at Instrata Pentagon City.
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Alexandria is currently at 579 sq ft.
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