Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Ray Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (35 Rentals)

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property at 113 E Glebe Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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113 E Glebe Rd

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 2 Ashby St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2 Ashby St

AlexandriaVA22305
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
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$1,755 - $3,637
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$1,721 - $3,603
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Manor House Apartments
$1,833 - $2,338
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$1,804 - $2,309
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$29

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$1,833 - $2,338
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Manor House Apartments

6 E Nelson AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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Del Ray Central at Fuse
$1,937 - $4,173
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$1,916 - $4,152
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Del Ray Central at Fuse

3051-3061 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Platform
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$2,026 - $6,854
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$2,005 - $6,833
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Platform

1100 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Reserve at Potomac Yard
Rent Specials
$2,125 - $4,111
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$1,807 - $3,793
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$318

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$2,125 - $4,111
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Reserve at Potomac Yard

3700 Jefferson Davis HwyAlexandria, VA 22305
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Oakville
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$2,183 - $4,278
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$2,095 - $4,190
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Oakville

451 Swann AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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The Dalton
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$2,267 - $4,927
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$1,485 - $4,145
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$782

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$2,267 - $4,927
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Dalton

1225 First StAlexandria, VA 22314
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1111 Belle Pre
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$2,335 - $4,512
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$1,966 - $4,143
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$369

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$2,335 - $4,512
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1111 Belle Pre

1111 N Belle Pre WayAlexandria, VA 22314
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property at 17 Auburn Ct

$2,349

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$2,349

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$2,349

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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17 Auburn Ct, Unit C

17 Auburn Ct
AlexandriaVA22305
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The Grayson
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$2,405 - $2,693
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$2,390 - $2,678
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$15

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$2,405 - $2,693
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The Grayson

1215 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Beverly Hills Court
Studio to 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 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

6 Leadbeater StAlexandria, VA 22305
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property at 1200 Braddock Pl

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

1200 Braddock Pl

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 3727 Mark Dr

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3727 Mark Dr

AlexandriaVA22305

Cheapest Available Del Ray Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Del Ray area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Glebe House Apartments priced from $1,500. The Bloom has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,539. Here are the most affordable Del Ray apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glebe House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
The Bloom2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,539
Del Ray NelsonStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,650
The AspenSt. AsaphStudio,1BA$1,713
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,740
Del Ray Tower at FuseE1BStudio,1BA$1,755
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR C-Renovated1BR,1BA$1,799
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR C-Renovated1BR,1BA$1,799
Manor House ApartmentsRose BlossomStudio,1BA$1,833

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Ray, VA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Ray area is the $3.33 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Model at Le Glebe in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Del Ray apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Bloom starting at $1,539 with a $1.84 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.
Le Glebe3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$3.33
The Bloom2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR C-Renovated1BR,1BA$2.77
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR C-Renovated1BR,1BA$2.77
The AspenPotomac AStudio ,1BA$2.79
Reserve at Potomac Yard1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3.36
Del Ray NelsonStudio, 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.75
Glebe House ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.33

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 $1,833.

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

The cheapest apartment in Del Ray is Jackson Crossing which is listed at $1,740, while the average apartment in Del Ray costs $4,839.

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 10 regular apartments in Del Ray 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 Del Ray?

Cheap apartments in Del Ray have an average cost of $1,248 which is $3,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Del Ray.

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