Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Backlick Run Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (32 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Backlick Run area of Alexandria.

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The Ellsworth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ellsworth

2801 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Normandy Hill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Hill Apartments

3614 Normandy Hill DrAlexandria, VA 22304
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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 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Gardens

5877 Monticello RdAlexandria, VA 22303
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The Arden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arden

2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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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 1 Bed unit found at Sherwood at Southern Towers priced from $1,398. Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Backlick Run apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sherwood at Southern TowersA1C1BR,1BA$1,398
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 630 sqft1BR,1BA$1,425
Seminary TowersStudio 1BA (530sf)Studio,1BA$1,428
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,448
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,467
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,498
Acclaim at Alexandria1 bed 1 Bath Alexandria1BR,1BA$1,550
Riverside ApartmentsStudio-Classic Executive S1BStudio,1BA$1,555
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 680 sqft1BR,1BA$1,565
Foxchase ApartmentsWashington Premier1BR,1BA$1,619

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Backlick Run, VA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Backlick Run area is the $1.84 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $3,084. The second greatest value Backlick Run apartment is the The Uplift Model at The Alante in Alexandria starting at $2,080 with a $2.27 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.
London Park Towers Apartments3 Bedrooms + 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.84
The Alante in AlexandriaThe Uplift2BR,1BA$2.27
Cascade at Landmark1 Bed | 1 Bath - A1D1BR,1BA$2.02
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10
Kings Gardens1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.13
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$2.24
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$2.30
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 680 sqft1BR,1BA$2.30

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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 $1,619.

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

The cheapest apartment in Backlick Run is Sherwood at Southern Towers which is listed at $1,398, while the average apartment in Backlick Run costs $2,700.

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 7 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 $107 which is $2,593 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Backlick Run.

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