
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairlington Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,100 (38 Rentals)
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Sherwood at Southern Towers

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

The Graham at Southern Towers

Stratford at Southern Towers

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Presidential Greens

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Eaton Square

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Foxchase

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Braddock Lee
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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

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Arrive 2801

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Newport Village

The Point at Eisenhower Square

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

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The Encore

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Essen

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Del Ray Central at Fuse

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The Blake

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Skyline Towers

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The Park At Arlington Ridge

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Crystal Plaza

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Delancey at Shirlington Village
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 | $1,739 | $1,112 | $7,808 |
| Fairlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,289 | $1,319 | $8,980 |
| Fairlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,862 | $1,602 | $10,000+ |
| Fairlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,179 | $2,310 | $8,782 |
| Fairlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $3,870 | $3,870 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairlington Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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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 Monticello at Southern Towers priced from $1,151. Sherwood at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Fairlington apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,151 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,206 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,319 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,377 |
| Foxchase | The Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1,476 |
| Braddock Lee | Ascott | Studio,1BA | $1,513 |
| Skyline Towers | LEnfant Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,523 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlington, VA
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairlington area is the $2.05 price per square foot Fairfax Model at Arrive 2801 in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $2,292. The second greatest value Fairlington apartment is the Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $2,310 with a $2.18 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. |
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| Arrive 2801 | Fairfax | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.05 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Infinity Apartments | Jubilee Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.09 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Encore | Rembrandt | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom w/ Den - 700 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1GD | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Skyline Towers | LEnfant Premier | Studio ,1BA | $2.46 |
| Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 630 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairlington, 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 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 $1,523.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairlington?
The cheapest apartment in Fairlington is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,319, 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 152 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 $1,135 which is $2,735 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairlington.
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