Cheap Homes for Rent in Alexandria, VA from $800 (43 Rentals)

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property at 8131 Pinelake Ct

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8131 Pinelake Ct, Unit Level 3 - Room 1

8131 Pinelake Ct
AlexandriaVA22309
property at 7913 Central Park Cir

$850 - $1,200

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$850 - $1,200

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$850 - $1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7913 Central Park Cir

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 3700 Roxbury Ln

$850 - $1,150

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$850 - $1,150

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$850 - $1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3700 Roxbury Ln

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 6004 Columbia Pike

$875

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$875

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$875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6004 Columbia Pike

Falls ChurchVA22041
property at 8032 Saint Annes Ct

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit UL 1

8032 Saint Annes Ct
AlexandriaVA22309
property at 3001 Colonial Springs Ct

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3001 Colonial Springs Ct

AlexandriaVA22306

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property at 2712 1st St S

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2712 1st St S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 644 S Illinois St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

644 S Illinois St

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3210 S 28th St

$1,300 - $1,750

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$1,300

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$1,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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3210 S 28th St

AlexandriaVA22302

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property at 63 Galveston Pl SW

$1,330

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$1,330

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$1,330

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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63 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 3

63 Galveston Pl SW
WashingtonDC20032
property at 101 Galveston Pl SW

$1,330

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$1,330

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$1,330

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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101 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 4

101 Galveston Pl SW
WashingtonDC20032
property at 59 Galveston Pl SW

$1,330

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$1,330

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$1,330

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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59 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 1

59 Galveston Pl SW
WashingtonDC20032
property at 101 Galveston Pl SW

$1,330

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$1,330

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$1,330

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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101 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 3

101 Galveston Pl SW
WashingtonDC20032
property at 59 Galveston Pl SW

$1,330

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$1,330

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$1,330

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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59 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 2

59 Galveston Pl SW
WashingtonDC20032
property at 4405 Groombridge Way

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4405 Groombridge Way

AlexandriaVA22309

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property at 214 N George Mason Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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214 N George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22203
property at 3911 Elbert Ave

$1,530

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$1,530

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$1,530

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

3911 Elbert Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 491 N Armistead St

$1,575 - $1,690

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$1,575

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$1,575

1 Bedroom Rentals

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491 N Armistead St

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

5340 Holmes Run Pky
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 301 N Beauregard St

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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301 N Beauregard St, Unit 209

301 N Beauregard St
AlexandriaVA22312

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property at 4500 S Four Mile Run Dr

$1,700 - $2,600

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$1,700

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$1,700

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4500 S Four Mile Run Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 12 S Van Dorn St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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12 S Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,749

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$1,749

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$1,749

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 S Van Dorn St, Unit West end condominium

60 S Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 501 N Armistead St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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501 N Armistead St, Unit T2

501 N Armistead St
AlexandriaVA22312
property at 2059 Huntington Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2059 Huntington Ave, Unit 1009

2059 Huntington Ave
AlexandriaVA22303
property at 1500 S George Mason Dr

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 15

1500 S George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 412 N Armistead St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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412 N Armistead St, Unit 101

412 N Armistead St
AlexandriaVA22312

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property at 3719 S Kemper Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3719 S Kemper Rd

ArlingtonVA22206
property at 1732 W Abingdon Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1732 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201

1732 W Abingdon Dr
AlexandriaVA22314
property at 989 S Buchanan St

$1,800 - $2,995

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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989 S Buchanan St

ArlingtonVA22204

Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alexandria, VA

Pricing Updated: 07/05/2026

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$3,870$1,123795
Old Town/Potomac Yard$4,185$1,299622
Franconia$9,227$1,090241

Cheapest Available Alexandria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alexandria, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eagles Crossing Apartments in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood priced from $785. THE ARDEN A in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $977. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Lg1BR,1BA$785
THE ARDEN A1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$977
Olde Salem VillageStudio | S011BR,1BA$1,065
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,099
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,123
Stony Brook ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,142
National Landing10094BR,2BA$1,170
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,191

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexandria area is the $1.87 price per square foot 4 bed / 2 bath Model at Parliament House in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Alexandria apartment is the Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $2,020 with a $1.91 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.
Parliament House4 bed / 2 bath4BR,2BA$1.87
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.91
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.79
Harvey HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.81
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
55 Galveston Pl SW55 Galveston Pl SW1BR,1BA$1.79
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.54
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.91
THE ARDEN A1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Alexandria, VA

Ranked #3

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandria

What type of rentals are currently available in Alexandria?

There are currently 834 Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA with pricing that ranges from $785 to $11,699. There are also 547 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alexandria ranging from $850 to $15,900.

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 $850 to $15,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,105.

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 $1,150 to $10,587, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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