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

Longview Terrace Apartments

Broadstone Van Dorn

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

Sherwood at Southern Towers

London Park Towers Apartments

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Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Mason at Van Dorn

Cityside Huntington Metro
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Whitestone at Landmark

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Lerner Excelsior Tower

Braddock Lee

2059 Huntington Ave

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101 North Ripley Apartments

Key Towers

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Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes
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2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 616

2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 724

491 N Armistead St

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit 909

Landmark Towers

Normandy Hill Apartments

Brent Place

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Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes

South Port

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

The Belhaven Apartments

5831 Quantrell Ave

The Encore

4862 Eisenhower Ave

2318 Glendale Terrace, Unit A1

21 Canterbury Square

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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Acclaim at Alexandria

60 S Van Dorn St, Unit West end condominium
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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

301 N Beauregard St

The Alante in Alexandria

Sinclaire on Seminary

5911 Edsall Rd, Unit PH10

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The Courts at Huntington Station

South Alex

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Arbors on Duke

Contempo NOVA

4 S Van Dorn 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 | $1,593 | $1,208 | $2,685 |
| Backlick Run 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $990 | $6,759 |
| Backlick Run 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,408 | $1,503 | $7,983 |
| Backlick Run 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,639 | $1,956 | $4,799 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,208 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
| Riverside Apartments | Executive Studio | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,285 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,298 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,342 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
| London Park Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,364 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Gardens | 3Bedroom 1.5Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.18 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| The Summit | Design 1B15 Premier | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.21 |
| Braddock Lee | Brentwood Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| The Fields of Alexandria | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio ,1BA | $2.06 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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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 $1,224, 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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