
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bradlee Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (129 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bradlee area of Alexandria.


Ashlawn at Southern Towers

Monticello at Southern Towers

Longview Terrace Apartments

Stratford at Southern Towers

Sherwood at Southern Towers

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Eaton Square

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Presidential Greens

The Graham at Southern Towers

Lloyd Apartments
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Seminary Towers

The Aspen

Glebe House Apartments

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Foxchase

Braddock Lee

3911 Elbert Ave

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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

The Oliver in Alexandria

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407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement
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5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

Del Ray Nelson

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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

21 Canterbury Square

Parkstone Alexandria

Jackson Crossing

The Point at Eisenhower Square

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Newport Village

26 Canterbury Square

3102 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 104
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

1225 Martha Custis Dr

ReNew Alexandria

The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments

Del Ray Bellefonte

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The Encore

Sinclaire on Seminary

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The Alexander Apartments

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The Blake
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The Foundry

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ELofts

3201 Commonwealth Ave

Lincoln Old Town

The Bradley Braddock Road Station Apartments

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Platform

200 N Pickett St

Essen

3307 Wyndham Cir, Unit 1168

4551 Strutfield Ln
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Bradlee, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bradlee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradlee Studio Apartments | $1,799 | $1,066 | $3,290 |
| Bradlee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,345 | $1,092 | $6,656 |
| Bradlee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,069 | $1,503 | $10,000+ |
| Bradlee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,283 | $1,150 | $7,578 |
| Bradlee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,263 | $1,050 | $3,870 |
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There are currently 129 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bradlee Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Bradlee Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bradlee area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,099. Ashlawn at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,136. Here are the most affordable Bradlee apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,136 |
| National Landing | 419 | 4BR,2BA | $1,180 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,180 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,242 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,291 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,310 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,376 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bradlee, VA
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bradlee area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Shell in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Bradlee apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Arna Valley View Apartments starting at $2,425 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bradlee apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shell | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Arna Valley View Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Newport Village | Two Bedroom B2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.74 |
| 407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement | 407 Summers Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Parkstone Alexandria | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bradlee Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bradlee?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bradlee is under $1,376.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bradlee?
The cheapest apartment in Bradlee is Longview Terrace Apartments which is listed at $1,242, while the average apartment in Bradlee costs $3,189.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bradlee?
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 85 regular apartments in Bradlee 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 Bradlee?
Cheap apartments in Bradlee have an average cost of $313 which is $2,876 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bradlee.
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