
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayfield Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (42 Rentals)
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3700 Roxbury Ln

7913 Central Park Cir

8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit UL 1

8063 Saint Annes Ct, Unit Bedroom 2

Stony Brook Apartments

9215 Cherrytree Dr, Unit Secondary w Private Bath

Meadow Woods
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Lafayette Apartments

5804 Apsley House Ct

7361 Crestleigh Cir

Washington Square

Manchester Lakes

Beacon Hill

The Landings I

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Skyview Apartments

8746 Talbott Farm Dr

8746 Talbott Farm Dr

Creekside Village I

8263 Russell Rd

Courts Of Mount Vernon

5615 Franconia Rd, Unit 104

5708 Shadwell Ct, Unit 97
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Mount Vernon Gardens

Colchester Towne

Morris Glen

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Gum Springs Glen

Carydale Village

Oakwood Meadow Senior Residences

Spring Gardens Apartments
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Woodlawn Garden Apartments

Cherry Arms

6506 Osprey Point Ln

6524 Greenleaf St

The Landings 2

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The Courts at Belvoir

Springfield Gardens
Hayfield, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hayfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayfield Studio Apartments | $2,159 | $1,300 | $3,205 |
| Hayfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,078 | $1,142 | $3,852 |
| Hayfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $1,575 | $4,164 |
| Hayfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,595 | $1,591 | $4,489 |
| Hayfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,308 | $8,308 | $8,308 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Hayfield Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Hayfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hayfield area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Meadow Woods priced from $1,419. Lafayette Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable Hayfield apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Woods | Patrick Henry | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| The Landings 2 | One BR/One BA 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Washington Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B | 1BR,1BA | $1,515 |
| Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Beacon Hill | Piper | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Haven Huntley Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Springfield Gardens | One Bedroom (1A) A | 1BR,1BA | $1,619 |
| Skyview Apartments | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayfield, VA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hayfield area is the $2.12 price per square foot C1 Model at Courts Of Mount Vernon in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,740. The second greatest value Hayfield apartment is the 2x2 1035 Model at Oaks of Woodlawn starting at $2,290 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Loisdale Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hayfield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courts Of Mount Vernon | C1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| Oaks of Woodlawn | 2x2 1035 | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Skyview Apartments | Type B - 1 bedroom w/den | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Haven Huntley Meadows | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Creekside Village I | A1-60 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Washington Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Meadow Woods | Woodlawn | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| The Landings 2 | One BR/One BA 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hayfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hayfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hayfield is under $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hayfield?
The cheapest apartment in Hayfield is Meadow Woods which is listed at $1,419, while the average apartment in Hayfield costs $8,954.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hayfield?
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 116 regular apartments in Hayfield 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 Hayfield?
Cheap apartments in Hayfield have an average cost of $885 which is $8,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hayfield.
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