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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backlick Run Studio Apartments | $1,556 | $1,264 | $2,503 |
| Backlick Run 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $1,356 | $3,016 |
| Backlick Run 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $1,503 | $4,614 |
| Backlick Run 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,630 | $2,093 | $4,638 |
| Backlick Run 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,159 | $5,159 | $5,159 |
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,573 | $1,500 | $3,600 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,723 | $2,395 | $5,000 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $4,569 | $3,400 | $8,500 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $3,750 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
There are currently 248 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Backlick Run Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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As of today, September 08, 2026, there are currently 248 available Backlick Run apartments priced from $1,264 to $5,159, with an average monthly rent of $2,088.
There are currently 57 Studio Apartments in Backlick Run with rent ranges from $1,264 to $2,503 with an average price of $1,556.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Backlick Run ranges from $1,356 to $3,016 with an average monthly rent of $1,914.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Backlick Run range from $1,503 to $4,614. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,380.
There are currently 54 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Backlick Run on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,093 to $4,638 - averaging $2,630 for the location.
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