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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAshlawn at Southern Towers
4921 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMonticello at Southern Towers
5055 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSherwood at Southern Towers
5001 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowStratford at Southern Towers
4901 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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$1,345 - $3,748
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Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes
5797A Rayburn AveAlexandria, VA 22311
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Eaton Square
801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Graham at Southern Towers
5021 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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$1,392 - $2,234
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBraddock Lee
2423 Menokin DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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$1,396 - $2,287
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Presidential Greens
3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Foxchase
766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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$1,415 - $3,514
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Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes
5510 Ascot CtAlexandria, VA 22311
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$1,435 - $2,915
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Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes
1400 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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$1,645 - $4,359
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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes
935 N Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Point at Eisenhower Square
2827 Telek PlAlexandria, VA 22314
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowReNew Alexandria
3529 Leesburg CtAlexandria, VA 22302
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$1,752 - $3,318
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Newport Village
4757 W Braddock RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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The Alexander Apartments
4390 King StAlexandria, VA 22302
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$1,804 - $2,084
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$1,775 - $2,055
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Manor House Apartments
6 E Nelson AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Encore
2215 N Pickett StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSinclaire on Seminary
4900 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowContempo NOVA
5760 Dow AveAlexandria, VA 22304
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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The Blake
2000 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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$1,593 - $4,316
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Skyline Towers
5599 Seminary RdFalls Church, VA 22041
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Shirlington House
4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowInfinity Apartments
955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,787 - $5,091
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Crystal Towers
1600 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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The Whitmore
4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark Shirlington
4510 S 31st StArlington, VA 22206
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPenrose Square Apartments
2501 9th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDolley Madison Towers
2300 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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The Park At Arlington Ridge
1800 S 26th St SArlington, VA 22206
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3130 S Potomac AveArlington, VA 22202
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5205 Leesburg PikeFalls Church, VA 22041
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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 | $1,789 | $1,220 | $7,809 |
| Fairlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,284 | $1,345 | $9,004 |
| Fairlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,770 | $1,659 | $8,859 |
| Fairlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,065 | $2,140 | $7,578 |
| Fairlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $3,870 | $3,870 |
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Cheapest Available Fairlington Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairlington area of Alexandria, VA is a Studio unit found at Ashlawn at Southern Towers priced from $1,220. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,230. Here are the most affordable Fairlington apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,220 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,230 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,279 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,323 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,352 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,396 |
| Cortland on Pike | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,503 |
| Foxchase | The Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1,519 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlington, VA
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairlington area is the $2.34 price per square foot Plan B2A Model at The Whitmore in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $2,873. The second greatest value Fairlington apartment is the Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $2,220 with a $2.09 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitmore | Plan B2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.75 |
| Shirlington House | B1A | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Park Shirlington | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Braddock Lee | Brentwood Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 630 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Eaton Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
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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 $1,519.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairlington?
The cheapest apartment in Fairlington is Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,345, 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 68 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 $258 which is $3,612 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairlington.
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