
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bren Mar Park Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (71 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bren Mar Park area of Alexandria.


4807 Poplar Dr

Brent Place

Broadstone Van Dorn

Mason at Van Dorn

Key Towers

60 S Van Dorn St

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101 North Ripley Apartments

London Park Towers Apartments

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75 S Reynolds St, Unit 317, Unit 317
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Whitestone at Landmark

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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Acclaim at Alexandria

Landmark Towers

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Arbor Park of Alexandria

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Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Landmark Terrace

Arrive Alexandria

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Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes

75 S Reynolds St
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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes

South Port

Bren Mar Apartments

5831 Quantrell Ave

8 S Van Dorn St

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Crystal Woods

The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn

26 Canterbury Square

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Arbors on Duke

5929 Quantrell Ave
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5500 Holmes Run Pkwy

Contempo NOVA

4 S Van Dorn St

Edlandria

Rose Hill Apartments

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Sullivan Place

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Halstead Alexandria

6390 8th Cir

250 S Reynolds St, Unit 304, Unit 304

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Curve 6100
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6260 Edsall Road, Unit 402, Unit 402

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The Summit

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Cameron Square

5614 Bismach Dr, Unit Valley Park Alexandria, Unit Valley Park Alexandria

5614 Bismach Dr

6101 Edsall Rd, Unit 610, Unit 610

1193 N Van Dorn St

Brookville Townhomes

Edsall Station - Section 8

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Bren Mar Park, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bren Mar Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bren Mar Park Studio Apartments | $1,571 | $1,305 | $2,549 |
| Bren Mar Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,952 | $1,302 | $7,053 |
| Bren Mar Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $1,621 | $7,486 |
| Bren Mar Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,723 | $1,920 | $3,709 |
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Cheapest Available Bren Mar Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bren Mar Park area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Mason at Van Dorn priced from $1,336. Key Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,359. Here are the most affordable Bren Mar Park apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,336 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio,1BA | $1,359 |
| London Park Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,498 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Brownstone | Studio,1BA | $1,513 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Ford | 1BR,1BA | $1,552 |
| Excelsior Tower | Winchester | Studio,1BA | $1,586 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,598 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
| Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 630 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,605 |
| Springfield Gardens | One Bedroom (1A) A | 1BR,1BA | $1,619 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bren Mar Park, VA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bren Mar Park area is the $2.19 price per square foot Design 3A25 Premier Model at The Summit in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $3,153. The second greatest value Bren Mar Park apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes starting at $2,535 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Central Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bren Mar Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit | Design 3A25 Premier | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.19 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| Landmark Towers | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.09 |
| Springfield Square | Buchanan | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | Two Bedroom B1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Lerner Morningside | Jefferson- Towers | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| ReNew Springfield | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio ,1BA | $1.87 |
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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 $1,619.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bren Mar Park?
The cheapest apartment in Bren Mar Park is London Park Towers Apartments which is listed at $1,498, while the average apartment in Bren Mar Park costs $2,617.
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 22 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 $344 which is $2,273 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bren Mar Park.
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