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Alexandria Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 23, 2026

There are currently 230 available Studio apartment units in Alexandria, VA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,330 to $6,028. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Alexandria with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Fairlington158$1,665$1,380
Old Town/Potomac Yard59$2,011$1,408
Franconia13$1,530$1,330

Largest Available Alexandria Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Alexandria, VA is found at Alister Arlington Ridge in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood and is 800 square feet priced from $1,919. Crystal Plaza in the Crystal City neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 762 square feet and currently listed start at $2,030. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Alexandria:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Alister Arlington RidgeS2 Renovated800 Sq Ft$1,919
Crystal PlazaStudio, 1 Bath 762 SF 01C762 Sq Ft$2,030
Crystal SquareStudio, 1 Bath 757 SF E7G757 Sq Ft$2,288
Crystal City LoftsStudio, 1 Bath 747 SF S3747 Sq Ft$2,352
Crystal FlatsStudio, 1 Bath 744 SF S5744 Sq Ft$2,434
Alexan Florence1 Bed/1 Bath-E2 Bentwood736 Sq Ft$2,579
The FoundryStudio-S09733 Sq Ft$2,298
Crystal HouseS15733 Sq Ft$1,599
Crystal TowersStudio, 1 Bath 705 SF 01i705 Sq Ft$2,017
Cortland on PikeS5 - Affordable700 Sq Ft$1,600

Cheapest Available Alexandria Studio Apartments

As of January 23, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Alexandria, VA is the Wilson Model starting from $1,279 at Meadow Woods in the Gum Springs neighborhood. The second most affordable Alexandria Studio is the Caas Model at Broadstone Van Dorn starting at $1,285 in the Alexandria West neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Alexandria is currently $1,885. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Alexandria:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Meadow WoodsWilson$1,279
Broadstone Van DornCaas$1,285
Cityside Huntington MetroStudio 430 sq. ft.$1,300
Apex ApartmentsStudio$1,318
Crystal HouseS9 WF 50$1,322
Mason at Van DornS1$1,330
Monticello at Southern TowersS1C$1,346
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1A$1,365
Dominion TowersStudio/one bath$1,401
Stratford at Southern TowersS1A$1,421

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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!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Alexandria Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Alexandria with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Alexandria is at Meadow Woods listed at $1,279.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Alexandria Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Alexandria is $1,885.

What is the largest available Studio Alexandria Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Alexandria is a 800 square feet unit starting from $1,919 at Alister Arlington Ridge.

What is the average size for Alexandria Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Alexandria is currently 524 sq ft.

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