
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fairlington Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,305 (26 Rentals)


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Eaton Square

Stratford at Southern Towers

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Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes

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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

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Foxchase
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Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

Sherwood at Southern Towers

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Newport Village

Braddock Lee

Monticello at Southern Towers
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The Point at Eisenhower Square

Arrive 2801

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The Alexander Apartments

Glebe House Apartments

ReNew Alexandria

The Encore
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

The Graham at Southern Towers

Sinclaire on Seminary

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Skyline Towers

Infinity Apartments

Park Shirlington
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Avalon at Arlington Square

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Dolley Madison Towers
Fairlington, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairlington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlington Studio Apartments | $1,730 | $1,188 | $7,809 |
Fairlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,307 | $1,305 | $9,004 |
| Fairlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,794 | $1,659 | $10,000+ |
| Fairlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,087 | $2,150 | $7,478 |
| Fairlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $3,870 | $3,870 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairlington, Alexandria, VA
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairlington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairlington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairlington is under $1,470.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairlington?
The cheapest apartment in Fairlington is Eaton Square which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Fairlington costs $3,870.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairlington?
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 57 regular apartments in Fairlington 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 Fairlington?
Cheap apartments in Fairlington have an average cost of $222 which is $3,648 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairlington.
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