Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Backlick Run Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA (85 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the Backlick Run area of Alexandria that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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The Courts at Huntington Station
$1,858 - $3,430

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,745 - $3,317
Required Monthly Fees$113

Total Monthly Price$1,858 - $3,430
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fee $500.00
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The Courts at Huntington Station

5950 Grand Pavilion WayAlexandria, VA 22303
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South Alex
$1,952 - $3,617
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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South Alex

2803 Poag StAlexandria, VA 22303
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Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes
$1,605 - $3,478

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Base Rent$1,590 - $3,463
Required Monthly Fees$15

Total Monthly Price$1,605 - $3,478
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - 75 lbs. Weight Limit
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Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

5797A Rayburn AveAlexandria, VA 22311
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Foxchase
Rent Specials
$1,467 - $2,541

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,388 - $2,462
Required Monthly FeesVaries

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fee $250.00
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Foxchase

766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes
$1,595 - $3,310

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Base Rent$1,490 - $3,205
Required Monthly Fees$105

Total Monthly Price$1,595 - $3,310
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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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
$1,500 - $3,130

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Base Rent$1,395 - $3,025
Required Monthly Fees$105

Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $3,130
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes

1400 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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Contempo NOVA
Rent Specials
$1,809 - $3,056
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Please contact the leasing office for our full pet policy.
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Contempo NOVA

5760 Dow AveAlexandria, VA 22304
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Ashlawn at Southern Towers
Rent Specials
$1,264 - $5,962
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Ashlawn at Southern Towers

4921 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Cortland Landmark
Rent Specials
$1,928 - $7,054

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Base Rent$1,813 - $6,939
Required Monthly Fees$115

Total Monthly Price$1,928 - $7,054
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Cortland Landmark

300 Yoakum PkyAlexandria, VA 22304
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Arbors on Duke
Rent Specials
$1,712 - $2,347

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Base Rent$1,686 - $2,321
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Fee $500.00 - Pet Rent $50.00/mo
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Arbors on Duke

5250 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Aspire Huntington Station
Rent Specials
$1,866 - $6,591
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Aspire Huntington Station

5919 Ashlar WayAlexandria, VA 22303
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The Belhaven Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,636 - $4,297

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Base Rent$1,614 - $4,275
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The Belhaven Apartments

6375 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes
$1,820 - $3,871

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Base Rent$1,715 - $3,766
Required Monthly Fees$105

Total Monthly Price$1,820 - $3,871
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Breed Restrictions Apply.
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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

935 N Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes
$1,820 - $3,295

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Base Rent$1,730 - $3,205
Required Monthly Fees$90

Total Monthly Price$1,820 - $3,295
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - 85 lbs. Weight Limit
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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes

4411 N Armistead StAlexandria, VA 22312
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The Encore
Rent Specials
$1,742 - $3,804
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fees Or Charges $500.00
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The Encore

2215 N Pickett StAlexandria, VA 22304
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The Summit
$2,188 - $3,019

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Base Rent$2,163 - $2,994
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12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fee $300.00
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The Summit

260 S Reynolds StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Riverside Apartments
$1,342 - $2,480
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Riverside Apartments

5860 Cameron Run TerAlexandria, VA 22303
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Brookville Townhomes
Rent Specials
$2,400 - $2,820
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Yes
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Brookville Townhomes

5402 Taney AveAlexandria, VA 22304
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Huntington Gateway
$1,920 - $2,615

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Base Rent$1,846 - $2,541
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Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fee $300.00
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Huntington Gateway

5982 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22303
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Sherwood at Southern Towers
Rent Specials
$1,229 - $8,367
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Sherwood at Southern Towers

5001 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Stratford at Southern Towers
Rent Specials
$1,355 - $7,114
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Stratford at Southern Towers

4901 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Key Towers
Rent Specials
$1,535 - $3,059
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Key Towers

6060 Tower CtAlexandria, VA 22304
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South Port
Rent Specials
$1,609 - $2,427
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $500.00
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South Port

6112 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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Cortland Van Dorn
Rent Specials
$1,755 - $6,013

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650 - $5,908
Required Monthly Fees$105

Total Monthly Price$1,755 - $6,013
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - 80 lbs. Weight Limit
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Cortland Van Dorn

205 Century PlAlexandria, VA 22304
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Whitestone at Landmark
Rent Specials
$1,364 - $2,450
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Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
1 Pet Limit - Whitestone at Landmark is a Pet-friendly Community! Pets Welcome Upon Approval. Limit of 2 pets per home. One time, non-refundable pet fee is $350 per pet. Monthly pet rent is $50 per pet. Domestic animals only. No feral cats. Indoor cats only. No exotic animals. Current vet records and pet photo required prior to move-in. We invite you to contact our leasing office to learn more! Pet Amenities:Bark ParkFree Pet TreatsPet Waste Stations
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Whitestone at Landmark

250 S Whiting StAlexandria, VA 22304
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The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn
Rent Specials
$1,933 - $2,582
Plus Fees
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
1 Pet Limit - Pets Welcome Upon Approval. Limit of 2 pets per home. No weight limitNon-refundable pet fee is $350 per pet. Monthly pet rent of $50 will be charged per pet. Domestic Animals, Indoor Cats Only, No Exotic AnimalsCurrent vet records and pet photos required prior to move-in. Pet Amenities:Bark ParkFree Pet TreatsPet Waste Stations
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The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn

5901 Coverdale WayAlexandria, VA 22310
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The Alante in Alexandria
Rent Specials
$1,702 - $2,567
Plus Fees
Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
1 Pet Limit - Pets Welcome Upon Approval. Limit of 2 pets per home. Non-refundable pet fee is $350 per pet. Monthly pet rent of $50 will be charged per pet. Domestic animals, no breed restrictions, indoor cats only, no exotic animals. Current vet records and pet photo are required prior to move-in. We invite you to contact our leasing office to learn more. Pet Amenities:Free Pet TreatsPet Waste Stations
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The Alante in Alexandria

4820 Kenmore AveAlexandria, VA 22304
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Seminary Towers
Rent Specials
$1,475 - $3,246
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Seminary Towers

4701 Kenmore AveAlexandria, VA 22304
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Essen
Rent Specials
$1,999 - $3,509
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - 100 lbs. Weight Limit
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Essen

1801 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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Curve 6100
Rent Specials
$2,105 - $5,562

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Base Rent$2,086 - $5,543
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Total Monthly PriceVaries
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Fee $400.00
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Curve 6100

6100 Lincolnia RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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The Shelby
$2,008 - $3,643

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Base Rent$1,952 - $3,587
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The Shelby

6200 N Kings HwyAlexandria, VA 22303
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Braddock Lee
Rent Specials
$1,285 - $2,248
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Fees Or Charges $350.00 - Pet Rent $70.00/mo
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Braddock Lee

2423 Menokin DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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Acclaim at Alexandria
Rent Specials
$1,550 - $2,591
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - breed restrictions
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Acclaim at Alexandria

346 S Whiting StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Carlyle Mill
Rent Specials
$2,323 - $4,457

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,908 - $4,042
Required Monthly Fees$415

Total Monthly Price$2,323 - $4,457
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
3 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $0.00
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Carlyle Mill

2201 Mill RdAlexandria, VA 22314
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London Park Towers Apartments
$1,286 - $2,348
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $300.00
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London Park Towers Apartments

5375 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Broadstone Van Dorn
Rent Specials
$1,313 - $2,007
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Broadstone Van Dorn

420 N Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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101 North Ripley Apartments
$1,523 - $2,951

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,488 - $2,916
Required Monthly Fees$35

Total Monthly Price$1,523 - $2,951
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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101 North Ripley Apartments

101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Rose Hill Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,885 - $2,350
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Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Yes
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Rose Hill Apartments

6198 Rose Hill DrAlexandria, VA 22310
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Lerner Excelsior Tower
Rent Specials
$1,740 - $2,851
Plus Fees
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Lerner Excelsior Tower is a pet-friendly apartment community in Alexandria, Virginia. A maximum of up to 2 pets per home are permitted and pet rent is applicable to each pet. The $350 pet fee per pet is non-refundable. Breed restrictions apply and no exotic pets.
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Lerner Excelsior Tower

5800 Quantrell AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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2712 James Dr, Unit #2
$2,350

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Base Rent$2,350

Total Monthly Price$2,350
12 Month Lease Term
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
$0 Monthly Pet Rent - $0 Fee
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2712 James Dr, Unit #2

2712 James DrAlexandria, VA 22303
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property at 301 N Beauregard St
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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301 N Beauregard St, Unit 1709

301 N Beauregard St
AlexandriaVA22312
property at 250 S Reynolds St
$2,489

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,489

Total Monthly Price$2,489
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15
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250 S Reynolds St, Unit 1004

250 S Reynolds St
AlexandriaVA22304
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$2,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,650

Total Monthly Price$2,650
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 1
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6423 Richmond Hwy, Unit 203

6423 Richmond Hwy
AlexandriaVA22306
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Backlick Run, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Most Pet Friendly Backlick Run Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the Backlick Run area of Washington, VA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Whitestone at Landmark with prices starting from $1,364 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. The Shelby scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,008. Here are the most Pet Friendly Backlick Run apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Whitestone at Landmark4/4Landmark Van Dorn$1,364
The Shelby4/4Groveton$2,008
The Summit3.8/4Landmark Van Dorn$2,188
Carlyle Mill3.6/4Eisenhower East Carlyle District$2,323
The Foundry3.6/4Eisenhower East Carlyle District$1,961
Cameron Square3.4/4Landmark Van Dorn$2,242
Curve 61003.4/4Alexandria West$2,105
The Courts at Huntington Station3.4/4Huntington$1,858
South Port3.4/4Landmark Van Dorn$1,609
Sinclaire on Seminary3.4/4Alexandria West$1,797

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Backlick Run

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Backlick Run of Backlick Run is the S1A Model at Sherwood at Southern Towers, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,229. The second cheapest Backlick Run Pet Friendly apartment is the S1A Studio unit at Ashlawn at Southern Towers starting at $1,264. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Backlick Run apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1A$1,229
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1A$1,264
Stratford at Southern TowersS1A$1,355
Whitestone at LandmarkThe Yellowstone$1,364
South Port717sq ft$1,609
Sinclaire on SeminaryS1A$1,797
The Shelby1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$2,044
The Foundry1 Bed/1 Bath-A01$2,044
Carlyle MillMellon$2,323
The SummitDesign 2B20$2,446

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Backlick Run, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #15

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with children? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Alexandria, Backlick Run is amongst the finest communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, trails and recreation, and having the best-regarded education available.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the outdoors? this neighborhood is providing really good access to parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

This part of Washington has now become known as one of our preferred communities for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Backlick Run Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Backlick Run?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Backlick Run is at Sherwood at Southern Towers listed at $1,229.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Backlick Run Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Backlick Run is $2,610.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Backlick Run Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Backlick Run is a 2,008 square feet unit starting from $1,866 at Aspire Huntington Station.

What is the average size for Backlick Run Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Backlick Run is currently at 575 sq ft.

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