Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Backlick Run Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (50 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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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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Excelsior Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Excelsior Tower

5800 Quantrell AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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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 Broadstone Van Dorn priced from $1,275. Woodmont Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,298. Here are the most affordable Backlick Run apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,275
Woodmont Park Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,298
Cityside Huntington MetroStudio 336 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,300
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,302
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,338
Key TowersOvertonStudio,1BA$1,360
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,365
Riverside ApartmentsTower 2 | Studio | S1AStudio,1BA$1,374
The Alante in AlexandriaThe ElateStudio,1BA$1,380
Whitestone at LandmarkThe YellowstoneStudio,1BA$1,383

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Backlick Run, VA

As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Backlick Run area is the $2.29 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,430. The second greatest value Backlick Run apartment is the 3 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths Model at Woodmont Park Apartments starting at $2,098 with a $2.04 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.
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.29
Woodmont Park Apartments3 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$2.04
The SummitDesign 1B15 Premier1BR,1.5BA$2.22
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesOne Bedroom w/ Den1BR,1BA$2.22
Key TowersMonticello1BR,1BA$1.88
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Kings Gardens1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.12
Excelsior TowerMonet - Den1BR,1BA$2.18
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$2.14
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1.91

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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 $1,383.

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

The cheapest apartment in Backlick Run is Woodmont Park Apartments which is listed at $1,298, while the average apartment in Backlick Run costs $2,627.

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 58 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 $155 which is $2,472 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Backlick Run.

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