Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA from $1,184 (79 Rentals)

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property at 75 S Reynolds St

$1,400 - $2,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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75 S Reynolds St

AlexandriaVA22304

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Braddock Lee
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$1,523 - $1,657
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$1,523 - $2,330

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Braddock Lee

2423 Menokin DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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property at 2059 Huntington Ave

$1,550 - $1,800

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$1,550

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$1,550

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2059 Huntington Ave

AlexandriaVA22303
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,595 - $2,400

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$1,595

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$1,595

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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 4600 Duke St

$1,600 - $2,800

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$1,600

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$1,600

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4600 Duke St

AlexandriaVA22304
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
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$1,619 - $1,991
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$1,619 - $3,527
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Sullivan Place
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$1,796 - $2,112
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$1,703 - $3,299
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$244

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$1,947 - $3,543
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Sullivan Place

5575 Vincent Gate TerAlexandria, VA 22312
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Manor House Apartments
$1,804 - $1,833
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$1,804 - $2,309
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$29

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$1,833 - $2,338
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Manor House Apartments

6 E Nelson AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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ELofts
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$1,884 - $2,016
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$1,884 - $4,058
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ELofts

4501 Ford AveAlexandria, VA 22302
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Beverly Hills Court
Studio Apartments

Beverly Hills Court

300-302 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Arbelo Apartments
Studio Apartments

Arbelo Apartments

831-833 Bashford LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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The Ellsworth
Studio Apartments

The Ellsworth

2801 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Bridgeyard
Studio Apartments

Bridgeyard

1204 S Washington StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Excelsior Tower
Studio Apartments

Excelsior Tower

5800 Quantrell AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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The Arden
Studio Apartments

The Arden

2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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Crystal House
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$1,439 - $1,937
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$1,439 - $3,220
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Crystal House

1900 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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Alexandria, VA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,203.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexandria?

The cheapest apartment in Alexandria is The Square at 511 Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Alexandria costs $5,815.

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 119 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 $325 which is $5,490 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.

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