Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eisenhower East Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (22 Rentals)

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5902 Mt Eagle Dr

AlexandriaVA22303
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The Ellsworth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ellsworth

2801 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314

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Bridgeyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeyard

1204 S Washington StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Jefferson Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Gardens

5877 Monticello RdAlexandria, VA 22303
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The Arden
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arden

2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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Gunston Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gunston Hall Apartments

913 S Washington StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Olde Towne West
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Olde Towne West

500-524 S Alfred StAlexandria, VA 22314

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dylan and Reese

2455 Mandeville AveAlexandria, VA 22314

Eisenhower East, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eisenhower East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eisenhower East area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Cityside Huntington Metro priced from $1,300. Riverside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,365. Here are the most affordable Eisenhower East apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cityside Huntington MetroStudio 430 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,300
Riverside ApartmentsExecutive Studio | S1BStudio,1BA$1,365
Monticello-LeeStudioStudio,1BA$1,459
Huntington GatewayBridgewaterStudio,1BA$1,699
The Point at Eisenhower SquareS1Studio,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eisenhower East, VA

As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eisenhower East area is the $2.51 price per square foot Mellon Model at Carlyle Mill in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,131. The second greatest value Eisenhower East apartment is the 1C Renovation 5 Model at Cameron Court starting at $2,225 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eisenhower East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlyle MillMellon1BR,1BA$2.51
Cameron Court1C Renovation 51BR,1BA$2.74
The Courts at Huntington StationOne Bedroom A1DD21BR,1BA$2.93
The Point at Eisenhower SquareA2a1BR,1BA$3.04
Bell Old TownA1I1BR,1BA$3.32
The Parker at Huntington Metro1B-J (Affordable Housing)1BR,1BA$2.80
115 S Patrick St2 Bed2BR,1BA$3.24
Huntington GatewayBridgewater PremierStudio ,1BA$3.14
800 CarlyleS2aStudio ,1BA$3.30
Monticello-LeeStudioStudio ,1BA$2.95

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Eisenhower East, Alexandria, VA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eisenhower East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eisenhower East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eisenhower East is under $2,084.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eisenhower East?

The cheapest apartment in Eisenhower East is Cityside Huntington Metro which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Eisenhower East costs $7,106.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eisenhower East?

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 40 regular apartments in Eisenhower East 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 Eisenhower East?

Cheap apartments in Eisenhower East have an average cost of $122 which is $6,984 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eisenhower East.

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