Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Backlick Run Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,503 (59 Rentals)

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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property at 2237 Farrington Ave

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

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2237 Farrington Ave

AlexandriaVA22303

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property at 240 S Reynolds St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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240 S Reynolds St

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 4600 Duke St

$2,075

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$2,075

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$2,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4600 Duke St, Unit 1406

4600 Duke St
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 2704 Dartmouth Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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2704 Dartmouth Rd

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 6284 Rose Hill Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

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6284 Rose Hill Dr

AlexandriaVA22310

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property at 431 N Armistead St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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431 N Armistead St, Unit 402

431 N Armistead St
AlexandriaVA22312
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Arbors on Duke
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$2,244 - $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 Summit
Rent Specials
$2,286
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$1,945 - $3,395
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The Summit

260 S Reynolds StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 4600 Duke St

$2,295

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$2,295

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$2,295

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4600 Duke St

AlexandriaVA22304

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

property at 4852 Eisenhower Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

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4852 Eisenhower Ave, Unit Exchange at Van Dorn

4852 Eisenhower Ave
AlexandriaVA22304
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Curve 6100
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$2,302 - $2,506
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$1,905 - $5,550
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Curve 6100

6100 Lincolnia RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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Foxchase
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$2,332 - $2,405
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$1,391 - $2,405
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Foxchase

766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Halstead Alexandria
Rent Specials
$2,340 - $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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property at 5205 Duke St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

5205 Duke St, Unit 201

5205 Duke St
AlexandriaVA22304

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Backlick Run, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Backlick Run, Alexandria, VA

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

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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 $1,402.

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 $1,503, while the average apartment in Backlick Run costs $2,485.

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 71 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 $255 which is $2,230 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Backlick Run.

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