
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayfield Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (39 Rentals)
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8131 Pinelake Ct

3700 Roxbury Ln

8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit UL 1

8056 Central Park Dr

Stony Brook Apartments

9215 Cherrytree Dr, Unit Secondary w Private Bath

Meadow Woods

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4260 Buckman Rd

The Landings I

The Residences at North Hill

8263 Russell Rd

5708 Shadwell Ct, Unit Olde Mill
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8610 Beekman Pl

Mount Vernon Gardens

Colchester Towne

Morris Glen

Rolling Hills Apartments

Gum Springs Glen

Carydale Village

4405 Groombridge Way

Oakwood Meadow Senior Residences
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Spring Gardens Apartments

7009 Lamp Post Ln

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Woodlawn Garden Apartments

Haven Huntley Meadows

8633 Beekman Pl

Cherry Arms

8610 Beekman Pl

Landings II
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Belvoir Square

The Courts at Belvoir

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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 | $1,999 | $1,439 | $2,535 |
| Hayfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $1,142 | $3,803 |
| Hayfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,536 | $1,395 | $4,428 |
| Hayfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,773 | $1,775 | $4,782 |
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There are currently 39 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 Stony Brook Apartments priced from $1,142. Landings II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Hayfield apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Apartments | One-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,142 |
| Landings II | Abbott | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Meadow Woods | Patrick Henry | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Lafayette Apartments | <h3><center><b>One Bedroom</h3></center></b> | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Washington Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B | 1BR,1BA | $1,515 |
| Courts Of Mount Vernon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,515 |
| Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Beacon Hill | Piper | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Springfield Gardens | One Bedroom (1A) A | 1BR,1BA | $1,579 |
| The Residences at North Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,656 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayfield, VA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hayfield area is the $2.21 price per square foot C2-70 Model at Creekside Village in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,445. The second greatest value Hayfield apartment is the The Belmont (B1) Model at Windsor Kingstowne starting at $2,423 with a $2.28 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Village | C2-70 | 3BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Windsor Kingstowne | The Belmont (B1) | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| Oaks of Woodlawn | 1x1 787 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Skyview Apartments | Type D-1 - 2 bedroom w/sunroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.89 |
| Lafayette Apartments | <h3><center><b>Two Bedroom</h3></center></b> | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | Three-bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.13 |
| Washington Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Meadow Woods | Woodlawn | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Courts Of Mount Vernon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| The Residences at North Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
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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 $1,656.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hayfield?
The cheapest apartment in Hayfield is Stony Brook Apartments which is listed at $1,142, while the average apartment in Hayfield costs $2,395.
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 106 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 $649 which is $1,746 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hayfield.
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