
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eisenhower East Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (46 Rentals)
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Cityside Huntington Metro

Monticello-Lee

2059 Huntington Ave

The Bloom

2237 Farrington Ave

806 Jefferson St

2618 Fort Farnsworth Rd

2633 Fort Farnsworth Rd
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The Point at Eisenhower Square

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The Courts at Huntington Station

2624 Wagon Dr

906 S Washington St

2301 Farrington Ave

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The Foundry

1016 Prince St

Aspire Huntington Station

The Asher
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800 Carlyle

MAA Carlyle Square

Dylan & Reese

2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 712

2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 527

Lincoln Old Town

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5903 Mt Eagle Dr

Lineage at North Patrick
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2237 Arlington Terrace

The Ellsworth

The Heritage at Old Town

Bridgeyard

Jefferson Gardens

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Olde Towne West
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2629 Fort Farnsworth Rd, Unit 276, Unit 276

2330 Glendale Terrace

1006 Oronoco St

2330 Glendale Terrace, Unit C2, Unit C2

2451 Midtown Ave

115 S Patrick St

Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station

202 Skyhill Rd

226 N Patrick St
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Commonwealth Ave
Eisenhower East, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eisenhower East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower East Studio Apartments | $1,924 | $1,292 | $5,995 |
| Eisenhower East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,393 | $1,450 | $9,113 |
| Eisenhower East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,123 | $1,710 | $9,047 |
| Eisenhower East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,795 | $2,350 | $6,507 |
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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. Monticello-Lee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,359. Here are the most affordable Eisenhower East apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,359 |
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,451 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,539 |
| The Courts at Huntington Station | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,793 |
| Huntington Gateway | Emory Premier | 1BR,1BA | $1,916 |
| The Parker at Huntington Metro | 1B w/ Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,948 |
| Aspire Huntington Station | A3BWDU | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| 800 Carlyle | S2a | Studio,1BA | $2,053 |
| The Foundry | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A01 | 1BR,1BA | $2,062 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eisenhower East, VA
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eisenhower East area is the $3.34 price per square foot C8b Model at The Asher in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $3,497. The second greatest value Eisenhower East apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Bloom starting at $1,710 with a $2.05 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Asher | C8b | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Cameron Court | 1B Renovation 6 | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| The Parker at Huntington Metro | 1M w/ Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| The Point at Eisenhower Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| The Courts at Huntington Station | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Monticello-Lee | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Aspire Huntington Station | A13 | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Huntington Gateway | Bridgewater Premier | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio ,1BA | $3.02 |
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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 $2,062.
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 $11,994.
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 33 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 $193 which is $11,801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eisenhower East.
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