Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairland Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (46 Rentals)

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Arbor Park of Alexandria
$1,602 - $3,185
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$1,501 - $3,084
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$1,602 - $3,185
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Arbor Park of Alexandria

6340 Wingate StAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 5831 Quantrell Ave

$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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5831 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
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Crystal Woods
$1,714 - $2,914
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$1,714 - $2,914

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$1,714 - $2,914
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Crystal Woods

4905 Southland AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 5929 Quantrell Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5929 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312

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Sullivan Place
$1,953 - $3,709
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$1,709 - $3,465
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$244

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$1,953 - $3,709
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Sullivan Place

5575 Vincent Gate TerAlexandria, VA 22312
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Curve 6100
$2,010 - $5,763
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$1,991 - $5,744
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Curve 6100

6100 Lincolnia RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 5614 Bismach Dr

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5614 Bismach Dr

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 6101 Edsall Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

6101 Edsall Rd, Unit 610, Unit 610

6101 Edsall Rd
AlexandriaVA22304
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Woodmont Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodmont Park Apartments

5465 N Morgan StAlexandria, VA 22312
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Excelsior Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Excelsior Tower

5800 Quantrell AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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Edsall Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edsall Gardens

6438 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 5801 Quantrell Ave

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5801 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
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Lerner Morningside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lerner Morningside

4949 Manitoba DrAlexandria, VA 22312
property at 426 N Armistead St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 4

426 N Armistead St

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 491 N Armistead St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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491 N Armistead St

AlexandriaVA22312
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Landmark Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark Ridge

6161 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 301 N Beauregard St

$2,000 - $2,800

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$2,000

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$2,000

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301 N Beauregard St

AlexandriaVA22312

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property at 6301 Stevenson Ave

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6301 Stevenson Ave, Unit 1514, Unit 1514

6301 Stevenson Ave
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 4108 Mangalore Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4108 Mangalore Dr

AnnandaleVA22003
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Ravensworth
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$2,091 - $2,841
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$2,079 - $2,829
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Ravensworth

4327 Ravensworth RdAnnandale, VA 22003
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Springfield Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Springfield Square

7000 Rhoden CtSpringfield, VA 22151

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Fairmont Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmont Gardens

4137 Wadsworth CtAnnandale, VA 22003

Fairland, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairland area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Key Towers priced from $1,359. Whitestone at Landmark has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,513. Here are the most affordable Fairland apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Key TowersOvertonStudio,1BA$1,359
Whitestone at LandmarkThe BrownstoneStudio,1BA$1,513
Excelsior TowerWinchesterStudio,1BA$1,586
Woodmont Park Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,598
Arbor Park of AlexandriaOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$1,602
Arrive AlexandriaHawthorn1BR,1BA$1,649
Springfield SquareHeritage1BR,1BA$1,659
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$1,698
Crystal WoodsThe Valencia1BR,1BA$1,714

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairland, VA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairland area is the $2.27 price per square foot 3x1.5 1100 sf Model at Fairmont Gardens in the in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood starting from $2,493. The second greatest value Fairland apartment is the Buchanan Model at Springfield Square starting at $2,232 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Kings Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairmont Gardens3x1.5 1100 sf3BR,1.5BA$2.27
Springfield SquareBuchanan2BR,1BA$2.14
Landmark TowersLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Arbor Park of AlexandriaTwo Bedroom B1B2BR,1BA$2.11
Lerner MorningsideJefferson- Towers1BR,1BA$2.05
Woodmont Park Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.05
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$2.27
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$1.85
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$2.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairland is under $1,714.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairland?

The cheapest apartment in Fairland is Key Towers which is listed at $1,557, while the average apartment in Fairland costs $2,853.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairland?

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 17 regular apartments in Fairland 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 Fairland?

Cheap apartments in Fairland have an average cost of $601 which is $2,252 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairland.

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