Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bren Mar Park Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (55 Rentals)

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Excelsior Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Excelsior Tower

5800 Quantrell AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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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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Lerner Morningside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lerner Morningside

4949 Manitoba DrAlexandria, VA 22312
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Edsall Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edsall Gardens

6438 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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Landmark Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark Ridge

6161 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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Crystal Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crystal Woods

4905 Southland AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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Cortland Landmark
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cortland Landmark

300 Yoakum PkyAlexandria, VA 22304
Student Housing

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Bren Mar Park, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bren Mar Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bren Mar Park area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Brent Place priced from $1,302. Mason at Van Dorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,310. Here are the most affordable Bren Mar Park apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,302
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,310
Whitestone at LandmarkThe YellowstoneStudio,1BA$1,369
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment HomesStudio - 500 sqftStudio,1BA$1,375
Woodmont Park Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,398
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 630 sqft1BR,1BA$1,450
Lerner MorningsideAshford - Gardens1BR,1BA$1,468
Key TowersMonticello1BR,1BA$1,530
Acclaim at AlexandriaStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$1,558

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bren Mar Park, VA

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bren Mar Park area is the $1.77 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,330. The second greatest value Bren Mar Park apartment is the The Bristol Model at The Reserve at Eisenhower starting at $2,405 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bren Mar Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
London Park Towers Apartments2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.77
The Reserve at EisenhowerThe Bristol2BR,2BA$2.09
Woodmont Park Apartments3 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.89
Lerner MorningsideRoosevelt - Towers2BR,1BA$1.97
Key TowersMonticello1BR,1BA$1.79
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04
Excelsior TowerMonet - Den1BR,1BA$1.96
Arbor Park of AlexandriaOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2.07
Broadstone Van DornFord1BR,1BA$2.03
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1.91

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Bren Mar Park, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States, including Alexandria. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Bren Mar Park Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

16 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bren Mar Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bren Mar Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bren Mar Park is under $1,558.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bren Mar Park?

The cheapest apartment in Bren Mar Park is Brent Place which is listed at $1,302, while the average apartment in Bren Mar Park costs $2,639.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bren Mar Park?

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 16 regular apartments in Bren Mar Park 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 Bren Mar Park?

Cheap apartments in Bren Mar Park have an average cost of $130 which is $2,509 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bren Mar Park.

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