Apartments for Rent in the Backlick Run Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA (245 Rentals)

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The Courts at Huntington Station
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$1,813 - $3,445
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$1,700 - $3,332
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$1,813 - $3,445
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The Courts at Huntington Station

5950 Grand Pavilion WayAlexandria, VA 22303
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Foxchase
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$1,470 - $2,484
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$1,391 - $2,405
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Foxchase

766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Cortland Landmark
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$1,711 - $7,901
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$1,596 - $7,786
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$115

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$1,711 - $7,901
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Cortland Landmark

300 Yoakum PkyAlexandria, VA 22304
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Arbors on Duke
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$1,822 - $2,390
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$1,796 - $2,364
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Arbors on Duke

5250 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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The Encore
$1,685 - $3,850
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$1,685 - $3,850

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The Encore

2215 N Pickett StAlexandria, VA 22304
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The Summit
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$1,964 - $3,414
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$1,945 - $3,395
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The Summit

260 S Reynolds StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Cortland Van Dorn
Rent Specials
$1,801 - $7,983
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$1,696 - $7,878
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$105

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$1,801 - $7,983
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Cortland Van Dorn

205 Century PlAlexandria, VA 22304
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Huntington Gateway
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$1,978 - $2,635
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$1,904 - $2,561
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Huntington Gateway

5982 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22303
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Cameron Square
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$1,943 - $6,840
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$1,839 - $6,736
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Cameron Square

5555 Cardinal PlAlexandria, VA 22304
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Dylan & Reese
Rent Specials
$1,930 - $4,799
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$1,903 - $4,772
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$27

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$1,930 - $4,799
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Dylan & Reese

2455 Mandeville AveAlexandria, VA 22314
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The Foundry
Rent Specials
$1,935 - $6,429
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$1,928 - $6,422
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$1,935 - $6,429
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The Foundry

2470 Mandeville LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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Curve 6100
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$1,924 - $5,569
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$1,905 - $5,550
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Curve 6100

6100 Lincolnia RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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Braddock Lee
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$1,498 - $2,161
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$1,498 - $2,161

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$1,498 - $2,161
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Braddock Lee

2423 Menokin DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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101 North Ripley Apartments
$1,512 - $2,945
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$1,477 - $2,910
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$35

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$1,512 - $2,945
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101 North Ripley Apartments

101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Halstead Alexandria
Rent Specials
$1,918 - $3,403
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$1,815 - $3,300
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Halstead Alexandria

1459 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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Carlyle Mill
Rent Specials
$2,316 - $5,766
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$1,901 - $5,351
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$415

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$2,316 - $5,766
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Carlyle Mill

2201 Mill RdAlexandria, VA 22314
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The Shelby
$1,828 - $4,060
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$1,813 - $4,045
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$15

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$1,828 - $4,060
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The Shelby

6200 N Kings HwyAlexandria, VA 22303
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Backlick Run, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

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Backlick Run, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #16

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwest Washington, VA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks, paths, and trails? Backlick Run is a highly-rated residential area for access to nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

This section of Washington ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Backlick Run

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Backlick Run area of Alexandria, VA?

As of today, July 25, 2026, there are currently 245 available Backlick Run apartments priced from $990 to $7,983, with an average monthly rent of $2,103.

How much are Studio apartments in Backlick Run?

There are currently 54 Studio Apartments in Backlick Run with rent ranges from $1,208 to $2,685 with an average price of $1,593.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Backlick Run Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Backlick Run ranges from $990 to $6,759 with an average monthly rent of $1,967.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Backlick Run cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Backlick Run range from $1,503 to $7,983. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,408.

How expensive are Backlick Run Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 57 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Backlick Run on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,956 to $4,799 - averaging $2,639 for the location.

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