Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA (247 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Alexandria as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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The Grayson
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$2,295 - $4,498Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months, 15 Months
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The Grayson

1215 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Arrive 2801
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$1,918 - $3,723Short Term Available
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3 Months, 15 Months
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Arrive 2801

2801 Park Center DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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Sullivan Place
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$1,692 - $2,594Short Term Available
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Sullivan Place

5575 Vincent Gate TerAlexandria, VA 22312
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Bell Old Town
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$2,045 - $4,123Short Term Available
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3 Months, 18 Months
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Bell Old Town

750 Thornton WayAlexandria, VA 22314
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ELofts
$1,998 - $4,219Short Term Available
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6 Months, 13 Months
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ELofts

4501 Ford AveAlexandria, VA 22302
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Braddock Lee
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$1,577 - $2,108Short Term Available
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3 Months, 13 Months
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Braddock Lee

2423 Menokin DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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South Port
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$1,583 - $2,112Short Term Available
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South Port

6112 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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The Asher
$2,094 - $3,364Short Term Available
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3 Months, 13 Months
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The Asher

620 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Meadow Woods
$1,359 - $2,249Short Term Available
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6 Months, 12 Months
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Meadow Woods

3308 Lockheed BlvdAlexandria, VA 22306
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The Dalton
$2,090 - $4,125Short Term Available
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6 Months, 7 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months, 13 Months
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The Dalton

1225 First StAlexandria, VA 22314
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The Aspen
$1,266 - $5,208Short Term Available
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3 Months, 13 Months
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The Aspen

3201 Landover StAlexandria, VA 22305
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The Frasier
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$1,996 - $5,137Short Term Available
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6 Months, 15 Months
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The Frasier

615 Swann AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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Rose Hill Apartments
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$1,697 - $3,257Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
9 Months, 11 Months, 16 Months, 18 Months
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Rose Hill Apartments

6198 Rose Hill DrAlexandria, VA 22310
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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, VA
Population: 160,530

Ranked #160

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Alexandria, VA

Ranked #3

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Alexandria Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Alexandria?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Alexandria is at Presidential Greens listed at $1,214.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Alexandria Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Alexandria is $3,089.

What is the largest Short-term Alexandria Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Alexandria is a 2,621 square feet unit starting from $2,130 at Instrata Pentagon City.

What is the average size for Alexandria Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Alexandria is currently at 602 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.