Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayfield Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (23 Rentals)

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AlexandriaVA22309

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Mount Vernon Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mount Vernon Gardens

7417-7421 Fordson RdAlexandria, VA 22306
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Colchester Towne
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colchester Towne

7988 Audubon AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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Morris Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morris Glen

7000 Schoonmaker CtAlexandria, VA 22310
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Rolling Hills Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rolling Hills Apartments

3707 Rolling Hills AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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Gum Springs Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gum Springs Glen

7837-7839 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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CREEKSIDE VILLAGE II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CREEKSIDE VILLAGE II

7979 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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Carydale Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carydale Village

8073 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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8263 Russell Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8263 Russell Rd

8263 Russell RdAlexandria, VA 22309
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The Courts at Belvoir
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Courts at Belvoir

9140 Richmond HwyFort Belvoir, VA 22060
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Hayfield, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hayfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hayfield area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at The Landings 2 priced from $1,300. Stony Brook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Hayfield apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Landings 2Studio 60% AMI Studio,1BA$1,300
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395
Meadow WoodsWoodlawn1BR,1BA$1,455
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,487
The Landings IOne Bedroom LA11BR,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayfield, VA

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hayfield 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 Hayfield apartment is the Type D Model at Skyview Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Woodley Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hayfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mallard Court ApartmentsBDC22BR,2BA$2.57
Skyview ApartmentsType D2BR,1.5BA$2.09
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Manchester LakesThe Mt. Vernon Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community)2BR,1BA$2.67
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Meadow WoodsPatrick Henry1BR,1BA$2.16
The Landings IOne Bedroom LA11BR,1BA$2.29
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$2.35
Cherry Arms1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.61
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41

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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 $1,765.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hayfield?

The cheapest apartment in Hayfield is Manchester Lakes which is listed at $1,487, while the average apartment in Hayfield costs $5,500.

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 50 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 $407 which is $5,093 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hayfield.

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