Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairlington Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (40 Rentals)

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Fairlington, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairlington area of Alexandria, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Presidential Greens priced from $1,282. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,332. Here are the most affordable Fairlington apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,282
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,332
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,365
Eaton SquareA31BR,1BA$1,368
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,421
Seminary TowersStudio 1BA (530sf)Studio,1BA$1,438
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,441
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,442
FoxchaseThe Washington1BR,1BA$1,468
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 680 sqft1BR,1BA$1,480

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlington, VA

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairlington area is the $2.39 price per square foot 32a Model at The Encore in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $2,777. The second greatest value Fairlington apartment is the Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $2,475 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Encore32a3BR,3BA$2.39
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.33
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.41
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$1.77
ReNew AlexandriaBaltimore2BR,1BA$2.29
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Infinity ApartmentsAlpha Renovated1BR,1BA$2.25
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom w/ Den - 700 sqft1BR,1BA$2.39
Skyline TowersLEnfant PremierStudio ,1BA$2.35
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairlington, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Fairlington Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,480.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairlington?

The cheapest apartment in Fairlington is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,282, while the average apartment in Fairlington costs $5,239.

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 83 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 $681 which is $4,558 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairlington.

Expert Rental Resources

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