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5806 Pearson Ln
5806 Pearson LnAlexandria, VA 22304
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Backlick Run Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (83 Rentals)
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAshlawn at Southern Towers
4921 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLongview Terrace Apartments
2900-2915 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBroadstone Van Dorn
420 N Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSherwood at Southern Towers
5001 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBrent Place
375 S Reynolds StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowStratford at Southern Towers
4901 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes
5797A Rayburn AveAlexandria, VA 22311
60 S Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22304
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMason at Van Dorn
140 S Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBraddock Lee
2423 Menokin DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSeminary Towers
4701 Kenmore AveAlexandria, VA 22304
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCityside Huntington Metro
6034 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22303
75 S Reynolds St
AlexandriaVA22304
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLondon Park Towers Apartments
5375 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowKey Towers
6060 Tower CtAlexandria, VA 22304
5804 Apsley House Ct
AlexandriaVA22310
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWhitestone at Landmark
250 S Whiting StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Foxchase
766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes
5510 Ascot CtAlexandria, VA 22311
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Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes
1400 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSouth Port
6112 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes
4411 N Armistead StAlexandria, VA 22312
2059 Huntington Ave
AlexandriaVA22303
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 7Normandy Hill Apartments
135 Normandy Hill DrAlexandria, VA 22304
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$1,600 - $2,500
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLandmark Towers
101 S Whiting StAlexandria, VA 22304
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityLandmark Terrace
5803 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
5340 Holmes Run Pkwy
AlexandriaVA22304
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Point at Eisenhower Square
2827 Telek PlAlexandria, VA 22314
21 Canterbury Square
AlexandriaVA22304
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8 S Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22304
5831 Quantrell Ave
AlexandriaVA22312
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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes
935 N Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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$1,713 - $3,916
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Belhaven Apartments
6375 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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101 North Ripley Apartments
101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Alante in Alexandria
4820 Kenmore AveAlexandria, VA 22304
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346 S Whiting StAlexandria, VA 22304
26 Canterbury Square
AlexandriaVA22304
5929 Quantrell Ave
AlexandriaVA22312
5615 Franconia Rd, Unit 104
5615 Franconia Rd
AlexandriaVA22310
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5801 Quantrell Ave
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The Foundry
2470 Mandeville LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Encore
2215 N Pickett StAlexandria, VA 22304
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$1,814 - $4,299
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSinclaire on Seminary
4900 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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5760 Dow AveAlexandria, VA 22304
4 S Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22304
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRose Hill Apartments
6198 Rose Hill DrAlexandria, VA 22310
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Arbors on Duke
5250 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
5605 Franconia Rd
AlexandriaVA22310
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSouth Alex
2803 Poag StAlexandria, VA 22303
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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 |
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| Backlick Run Studio Apartments | $1,555 | $1,205 | $3,868 |
| Backlick Run 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,961 | $990 | $6,759 |
| Backlick Run 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $1,503 | $7,983 |
| Backlick Run 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,629 | $1,920 | $5,544 |
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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 Ashlawn at Southern Towers priced from $1,205. Longview Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,242. Here are the most affordable Backlick Run apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,242 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,259 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,287 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,311 |
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,322 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,361 |
| Seminary Towers | Studio 1BA (535sf) | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Backlick Run, VA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Backlick Run area is the $2.09 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 $2,215. The second greatest value Backlick Run apartment is the Two Bedroom, One Bath - B (Renovated) Model at 101 North Ripley Apartments starting at $1,936 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| 101 North Ripley Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath - B (Renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Braddock Lee | Brentwood Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Key Towers | Monticello | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| South Port | 717sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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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 $1,445.
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 $1,242, while the average apartment in Backlick Run costs $2,415.
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 55 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 $247 which is $2,168 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Backlick Run.
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