Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlandria Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (133 Rentals)

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Presidential Greens
$1,330 - $1,989
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$1,290 - $1,949
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$1,330 - $1,989
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Presidential Greens

3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Eaton Square
$1,399 - $1,728
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$1,399 - $1,728

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$1,399 - $1,728
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Eaton Square

801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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property at 113 E Glebe Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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113 E Glebe Rd

AlexandriaVA22305

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property at 1808 W Abingdon Dr

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1808 W Abingdon Dr

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 1718 W Abingdon Dr

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1718 W Abingdon Dr

AlexandriaVA22314
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Del Ray Central at Fuse
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$1,956 - $4,231
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$1,935 - $4,210
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Del Ray Central at Fuse

3051-3061 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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property at 1225 Martha Custis Dr

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

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1225 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
$2,043 - $4,463
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$2,009 - $4,429
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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property at 1403 E Abingdon Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1403 E Abingdon Dr

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 2704 Dartmouth Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2704 Dartmouth Rd

AlexandriaVA22314
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Avalon Potomac Yard
Rent Specials
$2,119 - $4,166
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$2,035 - $4,082
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$84

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$2,119 - $4,166
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

Avalon Potomac Yard

731 Seaton AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Reserve at Potomac Yard
Rent Specials
$2,135 - $4,077
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$1,817 - $3,759
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$318

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$2,135 - $4,077
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Reserve at Potomac Yard

3700 Jefferson Davis HwyAlexandria, VA 22305
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Platform
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$2,149 - $7,066
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$2,128 - $7,045
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Platform

1100 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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property at 3458 Martha Custis Dr

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3458 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302
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Station 650
$2,212 - $6,270
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$2,182 - $6,240
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Station 650

650 Potomac AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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property at 17 Auburn Ct

$2,299

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$2,299

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$2,299

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17 Auburn Ct, Unit C

17 Auburn Ct
AlexandriaVA22305
property at 915 N Patrick St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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915 N Patrick St

AlexandriaVA22314

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Oakville
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$2,313 - $4,278
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$2,225 - $4,190
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Oakville

451 Swann AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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1111 Belle Pre
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$2,316 - $4,637
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$1,947 - $4,268
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$369

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$2,316 - $4,637
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1111 Belle Pre

1111 N Belle Pre WayAlexandria, VA 22314
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The Grayson
Rent Specials
$2,365 - $3,610
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$2,350 - $3,595
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$15

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$2,365 - $3,610
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The Grayson

1215 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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property at 815 N Patrick St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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815 N Patrick St

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 801 N Pitt St

$2,400 - $3,850

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$2,400

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$2,400

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801 N Pitt St

AlexandriaVA22314
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Beverly Hills Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Hills Court

300-302 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Arbelo Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbelo Apartments

831-833 Bashford LnAlexandria, VA 22314

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Brenton Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brenton Court Apartments

400-424 E Glendale AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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6 Leadbeater Street
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

6 Leadbeater StAlexandria, VA 22305
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property at 3592 Martha Custis Dr

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

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3592 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 1814 W Abingdon Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1814 W Abingdon Dr

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 3540 Martha Custis Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3540 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302
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The Asher
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Asher

620 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Arlandria, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arlandria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arlandria area of Washington, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at National Landing priced from $1,050. The Shelton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable Arlandria apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
National Landing9194BR,2BA$1,050
The SheltonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
The Square at 511StudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Presidential GreensPlan A1B/A1C1BR,1BA$1,330
Fort Henry Garden3BR / 2BA Townhome3BR,2BA$1,371
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,399
Lloyd Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1,419
Glebe House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Cortland on PikeS1 - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,497
The AspenSt. AsaphStudio,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlandria, VA

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlandria area is the $1.87 price per square foot 4 bed / 2 bath Model at Parliament House in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Arlandria apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Del Ray Bellefonte starting at $2,000 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlandria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parliament House4 bed / 2 bath4BR,2BA$1.87
Del Ray Bellefonte2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.05
The SheltonTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.28
The Bloom2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Arlington View Terraces2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
Fort Henry Garden2Br / 1 BA Townhome2BR,1BA$2.34
Dorchester Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.35
Allendale Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.40
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.35

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Virginia, including Alexandria. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arlandria Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arlandria?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arlandria is under $1,499.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlandria?

The cheapest apartment in Arlandria is The Shelton which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Arlandria costs $2,643.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arlandria?

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 104 regular apartments in Arlandria 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 Arlandria?

Cheap apartments in Arlandria have an average cost of $288 which is $2,355 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlandria.

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