Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlandria Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (144 Rentals)

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Presidential Greens
$1,305 - $2,163
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$1,265 - $2,123
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$1,305 - $2,163
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Presidential Greens

3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Eaton Square
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$1,350 - $1,759
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$1,350 - $1,759

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$1,350 - $1,759
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Eaton Square

801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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property at 3911 Elbert Ave

$1,530

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$1,530

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$1,530

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

3911 Elbert Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
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$1,561 - $3,616
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$1,527 - $3,582
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement
$1,650
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$1,650

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$1,650
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement

407 Summers DrAlexandria, VA 22301
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property at 1225 Martha Custis Dr

$1,750 - $2,950

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$1,750

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$1,750

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1225 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 1732 W Abingdon Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1732 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201

1732 W Abingdon Dr
AlexandriaVA22314
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Manor House Apartments
$1,833 - $2,338
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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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property at 402 Bashford Ln

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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402 Bashford Ln

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 3201 Commonwealth Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3201 Commonwealth Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
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Platform
Rent Specials
$1,921 - $7,767
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$1,900 - $7,746
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Platform

1100 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Del Ray Central at Fuse
$2,020 - $4,103
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$1,999 - $4,082
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Del Ray Central at Fuse

3051-3061 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Avalon Potomac Yard
Rent Specials
$2,032 - $4,542
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$1,950 - $4,460
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$82

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$2,032 - $4,542
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Avalon Potomac Yard

731 Seaton AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Reserve at Potomac Yard
Rent Specials
$2,074 - $3,744
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$1,819 - $3,489
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$255

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$2,074 - $3,744
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Reserve at Potomac Yard

3700 Jefferson Davis HwyAlexandria, VA 22305
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Station 650
Rent Specials
$2,129 - $5,607
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$2,099 - $5,577
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Station 650

650 Potomac AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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property at 310 Ashby St

$2,149

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$2,149

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$2,149

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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310 Ashby St, Unit B

310 Ashby St
AlexandriaVA22305
property at 1109 N Pitt St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1109 N Pitt St

AlexandriaVA22314

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The Asher
$2,156 - $3,373
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$2,111 - $3,328
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The Asher

620 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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1111 Belle Pre
Rent Specials
$2,174 - $4,308
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$1,884 - $4,018
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$290

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$2,174 - $4,308
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1111 Belle Pre

1111 N Belle Pre WayAlexandria, VA 22314
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property at 1100 Quaker Hill Dr

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1100 Quaker Hill Dr

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 2704 Dartmouth Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2704 Dartmouth Rd

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 1536 Mt Eagle Pl

$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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1536 Mt Eagle Pl

AlexandriaVA22302
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The Dalton
Rent Specials
$2,236 - $4,771
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$1,685 - $4,220
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$551

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$2,236 - $4,771
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The Dalton

1225 First StAlexandria, VA 22314
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property at 7 E Glebe Rd

$2,245

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$2,245

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$2,245

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

7 E Glebe Rd
AlexandriaVA22305
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Gables Old Town North
Rent Specials
$2,248 - $10,545
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$2,232 - $10,529
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Gables Old Town North

525 Montgomery StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Oakville
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$2,283 - $4,463
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$2,195 - $4,375
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Oakville

451 Swann AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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property at 1403 E Abingdon Dr

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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1403 E Abingdon Dr

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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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 Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,099. National Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,170. Here are the most affordable Arlandria apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
National Landing10094BR,2BA$1,170
Presidential GreensPlan A1C1BR,1BA$1,305
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,350
Lloyd Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1,419
Cortland on PikeS2Studio,1BA$1,448
Glebe House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,462
Allendale Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,509
Dominion PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlandria, VA

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlandria area is the $2.06 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Arna Valley View Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,425. The second greatest value Arlandria apartment is the 1034 17th St S Model at 1034 17th St S starting at $2,400 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Crystal City 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.
Arna Valley View Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.06
1034 17th St S1034 17th St S2BR,1BA$2.40
Park Shirlington2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.37
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.95
The Bloom2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.05
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.37
Allendale Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.40
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.27
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.36

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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 $1,515.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlandria?

The cheapest apartment in Arlandria is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,305, while the average apartment in Arlandria costs $3,923.

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 91 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 $292 which is $3,631 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlandria.

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