Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlandria Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (64 Rentals)

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Arbelo Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbelo Apartments

831-833 Bashford LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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Beverly Hills Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Hills Court

300-302 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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1225 Martha Custis Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1225 Martha Custis Dr

1225 Martha Custis DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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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 Bedroom Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

6 Leadbeater StAlexandria, VA 22305
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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 2221 S Clark priced from $1,195. The Square at 511 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Arlandria apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,195
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,334
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,367
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,569
Mason HallStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,615
The Aspen ApartmentsSt. AsaphStudio,1BA$1,623
Shelton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,627
Alister Arlington RidgeS1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,642

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlandria, VA

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlandria area is the $2.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Dorchester Apartments in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value Arlandria apartment is the 2 Bed/1 Bath - B1D Model at Wellington starting at $2,249 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Aurora Highlands 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.
Dorchester Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.09
Wellington2 Bed/1 Bath - B1D2BR,1BA$2.22
Dolley Madison Towers2x22BR,2BA$2.47
Lloyd Apartments2F2BR,1BA$2.52
Eaton SquareB12BR,1BA$2.41
Dominion TowersOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$2.24
2121 Columbia Pike91BR,1BA$2.51
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Presidential GreensPlan A1D1BR,1BA$2.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arlandria, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Arlandria Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,642.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlandria?

The cheapest apartment in Arlandria is Apex Apartments which is listed at $1,334, while the average apartment in Arlandria costs $9,570.

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 76 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 $422 which is $9,148 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlandria.

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