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Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alexandria, VA

Pricing Updated: 06/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Alexandria, VA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Alexandria Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fairlington$3,130$1,448495
Franconia$5,500$1,200190
Old Town/Potomac Yard$9,940$1,299523

Cheapest Available Alexandria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alexandria, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Gardens in the Glassmanor neighborhood priced from $1,027. 2221 S Clark in the Crystal City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,180. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,027
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
Eagles Crossing Apartments2 Bdr Med2BR,1BA$1,235
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,299
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,334
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,349
Madison CourtsC2BR,1BA$1,375
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,398

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexandria area is the $1.93 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath w/ Alcove/Den Model at Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Alexandria apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft Model at Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $1,960 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alexandria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath w/ Alcove/Den2BR,1.5BA$1.93
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.87
Newport VillageTwo Bedroom B1A2BR,1BA$1.99
The Gardens3 Bedroom 2 Bath Floor Plan3BR,2BA$1.90
Eagles Crossing Apartments2 Bdr Med2BR,1BA$1.40
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Broadstone Van DornFord1BR,1BA$2.05
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$1.99
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandria

What type of rentals are currently available in Alexandria?

There are currently 771 Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,027 to $14,564. There are also 492 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alexandria ranging from $800 to $12,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Alexandria?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alexandria ranges from $800 to $12,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,740.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Alexandria?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Alexandria range from $1,322 to $11,694, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,150 to $6,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,180.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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