Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Ray Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,400 (22 Rentals)

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Beverly Hills Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Hills Court

300-302 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Brenton Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brenton Court Apartments

400-424 E Glendale AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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6 Leadbeater Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

6 Leadbeater StAlexandria, VA 22305
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Cheapest Available Del Ray Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Del Ray area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Jackson Crossing priced from $1,615. The Aspen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,722. Here are the most affordable Del Ray apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,615
The Aspen ApartmentsCarlyle1BR,1BA$1,722
Del Ray Bellefonte1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,875
Del Ray Central at FuseS1RStudio,1BA$1,920
Del Ray Tower at FuseE1BStudio,1BA$1,991

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Ray, VA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Ray area is the $3.42 price per square foot 2Bedroom/2Bath Model at The Grayson in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $3,633. The second greatest value Del Ray apartment is the B07 Model at Notch 8 starting at $3,627 with a $3.60 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Del Ray apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Grayson2Bedroom/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.42
Notch 8B072BR,2BA$3.60
The DaltonB72BR,2BA$3.42
The Aspen ApartmentsCameron2BR,1BA$2.71
1111 Belle PreA-1a1BR,1BA$3.39
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
The Frasier1Bed/1Bath-A3a1BR,1BA$3.65
Reserve at Potomac Yard1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3.33
Del Ray Bellefonte1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.00
Del Ray Central at FuseS1RStudio ,1BA$3.40

Getting Around the Del Ray Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Ray Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Del Ray?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Del Ray is under $2,280.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Del Ray?

The cheapest apartment in Del Ray is Jackson Crossing which is listed at $1,615, while the average apartment in Del Ray costs $9,935.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Del Ray?

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 1 regular apartments in Del Ray that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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