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3600 Buckman RdAlexandria, VA 22309
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMeadow Woods
3308 Lockheed BlvdAlexandria, VA 22306
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2722 Arlington DrAlexandria, VA 22306
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7136 Groveton Gardens RdAlexandria, VA 22306
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7201 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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Skyview Apartments
8424 Sky View DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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3100 Southgate DrAlexandria, VA 22306
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7300 Jon Paul DrAlexandria, VA 22306
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7979 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCourts Of Mount Vernon
3601 Albee LnAlexandria, VA 22309
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8547 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22309
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMallard Courts Apartments
4511 Colony CtAlexandria, VA 22309
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Mount Vernon Gardens
7417-7421 Fordson RdAlexandria, VA 22306
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7988 Audubon AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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3707 Rolling Hills AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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Gum Springs Glen
7837-7839 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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8073 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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8263 Russell RdAlexandria, VA 22309
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Spring Gardens Apartments
7959 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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8488 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22309
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Cherry Arms
7131 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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Gum Springs, Alexandria, VA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gum Springs?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Gum Springs Studio Apartments | $1,811 | $1,670 | $1,973 |
| Gum Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $1,150 | $2,340 |
| Gum Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,020 | $1,575 | $2,679 |
| Gum Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,403 | $1,591 | $2,795 |
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Cheapest Available Gum Springs Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gum Springs area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Meadow Woods priced from $1,419. Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,480. Here are the most affordable Gum Springs apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Meadow Woods | Patrick Henry | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 735 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,480 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 1 Bedroom+Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Skyview Apartments | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Residences at North Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,656 |
| Beacon Hill | Piper | Studio,1BA | $1,670 |
| Haven Huntley Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,690 |
| Creekside Village I | A1-60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Courts Of Mount Vernon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,730 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gum Springs, VA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gum Springs area is the $2.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Lafayette Apartments in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Gum Springs apartment is the Type B - 1 bedroom w/den Model at Skyview Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Gum Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gum Springs apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Lafayette Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Skyview Apartments | Type B - 1 bedroom w/den | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Creekside Village I | A1-70 | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Washington Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Meadow Woods | Woodlawn | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Courts Of Mount Vernon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| The Residences at North Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Haven Huntley Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gum Springs Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gum Springs?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gum Springs is under $1,730.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gum Springs?
The cheapest apartment in Gum Springs is Meadow Woods which is listed at $1,419, while the average apartment in Gum Springs costs $2,395.
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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 101 regular apartments in Gum Springs that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Cheap apartments in Gum Springs have an average cost of $828 which is $1,567 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gum Springs.
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