Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Backlick Run Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (115 Rentals)

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5806 Pearson Ln
$990
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$990

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5806 Pearson Ln

5806 Pearson LnAlexandria, VA 22304
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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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766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 2059 Huntington Ave

$1,500 - $2,325

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$1,500

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$1,500

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2059 Huntington Ave

AlexandriaVA22303
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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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property at 491 N Armistead St

$1,575 - $1,645

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$1,575

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$1,575

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491 N Armistead St

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit 909

5340 Holmes Run Pky
AlexandriaVA22304

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property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

5340 Holmes Run Pky
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5831 Quantrell Ave

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 26

5831 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 21 Canterbury Square

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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21 Canterbury Square

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,749

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$1,749

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$1,749

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60 S Van Dorn St, Unit West end condominium

60 S Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22304

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property at 5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 301 N Beauregard St

$1,750 - $2,550

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$1,750

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$1,750

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301 N Beauregard St

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 5911 Edsall Rd

$1,799

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$1,799

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$1,799

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 29

5911 Edsall Rd, Unit PH10

5911 Edsall Rd
AlexandriaVA22304
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The Courts at Huntington Station
Rent Specials
$1,813 - $3,445
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$1,700 - $3,332
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$113

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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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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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Backlick Run, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Backlick Run Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Backlick Run area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Stratford at Southern Towers priced from $1,208. Longview Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,224. Here are the most affordable Backlick Run apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,208
Longview Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,224
Riverside ApartmentsExecutive Studio | S1BStudio,1BA$1,285
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,295
Woodmont Park Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,298
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,342
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,349
London Park Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,364
Mason at Van DornS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,402

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Backlick Run, VA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Backlick Run area is the $2.18 price per square foot 3Bedroom 1.5Bathroom Model at Kings Gardens in the in the Penn Draw neighborhood starting from $3,002. The second greatest value Backlick Run apartment is the Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $2,070 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Backlick Run apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kings Gardens3Bedroom 1.5Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$2.18
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.95
The SummitDesign 1B15 Premier1BR,1.5BA$2.21
Braddock LeeBrentwood Renovated2BR,1BA$2.11
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04
The Fields of AlexandriaB32BR,1BA$2.10
Woodmont Park Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.19
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$2.06
Longview Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.95

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Washington, Virginia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,224, 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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