Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairlington Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,229 (46 Rentals)

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Presidential Greens
$1,332 - $1,588

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Base Rent$1,292 - $1,548
Required Monthly Fees$40

Total Monthly Price$1,332 - $1,588
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Presidential Greens

3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Eaton Square
$1,399 - $1,677

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Base Rent$1,399 - $1,677

Total Monthly Price$1,399 - $1,677
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eaton Square

801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Foxchase
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$1,467 - $2,541

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Base Rent$1,388 - $2,462
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12 Month Lease Term
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Foxchase

766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Newport Village
$1,585 - $3,355

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Base Rent$1,474 - $3,244
Required Monthly Fees$111

Total Monthly Price$1,585 - $3,355
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Newport Village

4757 W Braddock RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
$1,754 - $4,724

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Base Rent$1,720 - $4,690
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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ReNew Alexandria
Rent Specials
$1,799 - $3,949

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Base Rent$1,799 - $3,949

Total Monthly Price$1,799 - $3,949
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ReNew Alexandria

3529 Leesburg CtAlexandria, VA 22302
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Platform
Rent Specials
$1,897 - $6,521

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Base Rent$1,876 - $6,500
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Platform

1100 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Arrive 2801
Rent Specials
$1,952 - $4,932

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Base Rent$1,952 - $4,932

Total Monthly Price$1,952 - $4,932
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Arrive 2801

2801 Park Center DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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The Blake
$1,956 - $3,967

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Base Rent$1,910 - $3,921
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12 Month Lease Term
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The Blake

2000 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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Avalon Potomac Yard
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$2,199 - $4,265

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Base Rent$2,115 - $4,181
Required Monthly Fees$84

Total Monthly Price$2,199 - $4,265
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8

Avalon Potomac Yard

731 Seaton AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Del Ray Central at Fuse
$2,247 - $4,102

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Base Rent$2,226 - $4,081
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Del Ray Central at Fuse

3051-3061 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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The Grayson
Rent Specials
$2,365 - $3,510

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Base Rent$2,350 - $3,495
Required Monthly Fees$15

Total Monthly Price$2,365 - $3,510
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Grayson

1215 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Oakville
Rent Specials
$2,368 - $4,208

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Base Rent$2,280 - $4,120
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Oakville

451 Swann AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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Skyline Towers
Rent Specials
$1,759 - $4,616

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Base Rent$1,759 - $4,616

Total Monthly Price$1,759 - $4,616
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Skyline Towers

5599 Seminary RdFalls Church, VA 22041
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The Whitmore
$1,770 - $2,769

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Base Rent$1,721 - $2,720
Required Monthly Fees$49

Total Monthly Price$1,770 - $2,769
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Whitmore

4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Shirlington House
$1,883 - $3,754

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Base Rent$1,710 - $3,581
Required Monthly Fees$173

Total Monthly Price$1,883 - $3,754
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Shirlington House

4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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Centro Arlington
$1,920 - $7,190

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Base Rent$1,899 - $7,169
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Centro Arlington

950 S George Mason DrArlington, VA 22204
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Avalon at Arlington Square
Rent Specials
$1,927 - $3,607

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Base Rent$1,835 - $3,515
Required Monthly Fees$92

Total Monthly Price$1,927 - $3,607
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8

Avalon at Arlington Square

2350 26th CtArlington, VA 22206
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Three Collective
$2,080 - $7,419

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Base Rent$2,056 - $7,395
Required Monthly Fees$24

Total Monthly Price$2,080 - $7,419
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Three Collective

5205 Leesburg PikeFalls Church, VA 22041
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Cortland Pentagon City
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$2,146 - $9,444

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Base Rent$2,117 - $9,415
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Cortland Pentagon City

1221-1331 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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property at 3501 S Stafford St
$2,750

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Base Rent$2,750

Total Monthly Price$2,750
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3501 S Stafford St

ArlingtonVA22206

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property at 4140 36th St S
$2,750

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Base Rent$2,750

Total Monthly Price$2,750
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4140 36th St S

ArlingtonVA22206

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 Studio unit found at Sherwood at Southern Towers priced from $1,229. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Fairlington apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,229
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,250
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,252
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,264
Presidential GreensPlan A1C1BR,1BA$1,332
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,355
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,399
Glebe House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
FoxchaseThe Washington1BR,1BA$1,467
Cortland on PikeS3 - AffordableStudio,1BA$1,508

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlington, VA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairlington area is the $2.27 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $3,253. The second greatest value Fairlington apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft Model at Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $1,935 with a $1.85 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.
Newport VillageThree Bedroom C23BR,2BA$2.27
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.85
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.08
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.02
Infinity ApartmentsAlpha Renovated1BR,1BA$2.29
The EncoreRembrandt1BR,1BA$2.43
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 680 sqft1BR,1BA$2.43
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 630 sqft1BR,1BA$2.52
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.35
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$2.42

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Fairlington, Alexandria, VA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairlington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairlington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairlington is at Sherwood at Southern Towers listed at $1,229.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairlington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairlington Apartment is $1,332 at Presidential Greens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairlington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairlington is starting from $1,577 at Eaton Square.

What is the most affordable Fairlington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairlington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Monticello at Southern Towers and starts from $2,076.

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