Cheap Homes for Rent in Gum Springs Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $2,000 (4 Rentals)

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Gum Springs, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gum Springs, VA

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gum Springs area is the $2.57 price per square foot BDC2 Model at Mallard Court Apartments in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Gum Springs apartment is the Three-bedroom Model at Stony Brook Apartments starting at $1,591 with a $1.91 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mallard Court ApartmentsBDC22BR,2BA$2.57
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Meadow WoodsWoodlawn1BR,1BA$2.37
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$2.20
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$2.43
The Belhaven ApartmentsS01Studio ,1BA$3.07
The Beacon of GrovetonStudio-S1 - MarinerStudio ,1BA$3.43
Beacon HillCessnaStudio ,1BA$3.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gum Springs

What type of rentals are currently available in Gum Springs?

There are currently 21 Apartments for Rent in Gum Springs, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,395 to $5,905. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gum Springs ranging from $2,099 to $6,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gum Springs?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gum Springs ranges from $2,099 to $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,623.

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