
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Backlick Run Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,090 (82 Rentals)


Longview Terrace Apartments

Stratford at Southern Towers

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Foxchase

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South Port

Braddock Lee

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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

Broadstone Van Dorn

Cityside Huntington Metro

Brent Place

Sherwood at Southern Towers

301 N Beauregard St, Unit 208

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park
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Landmark Terrace

Seminary Towers

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Key Towers

21 Canterbury Square

5831 Quantrell Ave

8 S Van Dorn St

5911 Quantrell Ave

Whitestone at Landmark

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101 North Ripley Apartments
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The Point at Eisenhower Square

26 Canterbury Square

5929 Quantrell Ave

5615 Franconia Rd, Unit 104

The Encore

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Arbors on Duke

4 S Van Dorn St

Acclaim at Alexandria

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Halstead Alexandria

Sinclaire on Seminary
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South Alex

5605 Franconia Rd

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The Courts at Huntington Station

301 N Beauregard St

Rose Hill Apartments

Contempo NOVA

The Belhaven Apartments

The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn

200 N Pickett St

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Backlick Run, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Backlick Run?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backlick Run Studio Apartments | $1,610 | $1,204 | $2,699 |
Backlick Run 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,957 | $1,090 | $6,759 |
| Backlick Run 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $1,503 | $7,983 |
| Backlick Run 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,706 | $2,120 | $5,750 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBacklick Run, Alexandria, VA
Ranked #17
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Backlick Run, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria City High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Backlick Run Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Backlick Run?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Backlick Run is under $1,444.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Backlick Run?
The cheapest apartment in Backlick Run is Longview Terrace Apartments which is listed at $1,242, while the average apartment in Backlick Run costs $2,415.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Backlick Run?
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 59 regular apartments in Backlick Run 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 Backlick Run?
Cheap apartments in Backlick Run have an average cost of $257 which is $2,158 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Backlick Run.
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