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

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Eaton Square

Lloyd Apartments

Glebe House Apartments

The Aspen

Mason Hall

The Bloom

Del Ray Nelson

113 E Glebe Rd
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New Brookside Apartments

1808 W Abingdon Dr

1718 W Abingdon Dr

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Del Ray Central at Fuse

1225 Martha Custis Dr

Del Ray Bellefonte

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
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1403 E Abingdon Dr

2704 Dartmouth Rd

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Avalon Potomac Yard

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Reserve at Potomac Yard

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Platform

3458 Martha Custis Dr

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Station 650

Alate Old Town 62+ Senior Living

17 Auburn Ct, Unit C

915 N Patrick St
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The Bradley Braddock Road Station Apartments

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Oakville

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1111 Belle Pre

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The Grayson

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1200 Braddock Pl, Unit 103

815 N Patrick St

801 N Pitt St

Lineage at North Patrick

Beverly Hills Court

Arbelo Apartments
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Commonwealth Terrace Apartments

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6 Leadbeater Street

Mason Avenue Apartments

Mason Avenue Apartments

3592 Martha Custis Dr

1814 W Abingdon Dr

3540 Martha Custis Dr

The Asher

The Gardens at Del Ray II
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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 | $1,948 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Arlandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $1,330 | $7,754 |
| Arlandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,375 | $1,256 | $10,000+ |
| Arlandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,944 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Arlandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,354 | $1,050 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 133 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| National Landing | 919 | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| The Shelton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| The Square at 511 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B/A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| Fort Henry Garden | 3BR / 2BA Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1,371 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Cortland on Pike | S1 - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,497 |
| The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Parliament House | 4 bed / 2 bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Shelton | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Arlington View Terraces | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Fort Henry Garden | 2Br / 1 BA Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
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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 $1,499.
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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