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

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Eaton Square

Lloyd Apartments

Glebe House Apartments

Mason Hall

3911 Elbert Ave

The Bloom

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

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407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement
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Del Ray Nelson

Jackson Crossing

3102 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 104

1225 Martha Custis Dr

The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments

The Aspen

Del Ray Bellefonte

1732 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201

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Manor House Apartments

1732 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201
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402 Bashford Ln

3201 Commonwealth Ave

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Platform

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Del Ray Central at Fuse

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Avalon Potomac Yard

The Bradley Braddock Road Station Apartments

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Reserve at Potomac Yard

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Station 650

310 Ashby St, Unit B

1109 N Pitt St
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The Asher

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1111 Belle Pre

1100 Quaker Hill Dr

2704 Dartmouth Rd

1536 Mt Eagle Pl

Alate Old Town 62+ Senior Living

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The Dalton

7 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

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Gables Old Town North

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Oakville
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1403 E Abingdon Dr

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1200 Braddock Pl, Unit 103

109 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

Lineage at North Patrick

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Arlandria, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arlandria?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlandria Studio Apartments | $1,992 | $1,299 | $7,809 |
| Arlandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,602 | $1,305 | $9,004 |
| Arlandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,476 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Arlandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,922 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Arlandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,320 | $1,050 | $4,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 144 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Arlandria Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| National Landing | 1009 | 4BR,2BA | $1,170 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| Cortland on Pike | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,462 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,509 |
| Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Arna Valley View Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| 1034 17th St S | 1034 17th St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Park Shirlington | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
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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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