Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Backlick Run Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (46 Rentals)

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$1,500 - $1,750

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2500 N Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22302

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The Ellsworth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ellsworth

2801 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314

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Excelsior Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Excelsior Tower

5800 Quantrell AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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Parc View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parc View Apartments

5380 Holmes Run PkyAlexandria, VA 22304
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Jefferson Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Gardens

5877 Monticello RdAlexandria, VA 22303
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The Arden
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arden

2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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Kings Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Gardens

6300 S Kings HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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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 Key Towers priced from $1,255. Cityside Huntington Metro has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Backlick Run apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Key TowersCoveStudio,1BA$1,255
Cityside Huntington MetroStudio 430 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,300
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,302
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,305
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,330
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,365
Woodmont Park Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,398
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,421
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,441
Riverside ApartmentsExecutive Studio | S1BStudio,1BA$1,456

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Backlick Run, VA

As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Backlick Run area is the $1.72 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,262. The second greatest value Backlick Run apartment is the Design 2A20 Model at The Summit starting at $2,587 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Maple Grove Estates 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.
London Park Towers Apartments2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.72
The SummitDesign 2A202BR,2BA$2.30
Landmark TowersTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.28
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.11
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
Excelsior TowerPicasso1BR,1BA$2.17
Kings Gardens1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.12
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$2.16
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1.91
Key TowersCoveStudio ,1BA$2.08

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Backlick Run, Alexandria, VA

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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 $1,456.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Backlick Run?

The cheapest apartment in Backlick Run is Brent Place which is listed at $1,302, while the average apartment in Backlick Run costs $2,663.

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 67 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 $111 which is $2,552 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Backlick Run.

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