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Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alexandria, VA

Pricing Updated: 09/16/2025

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
Franconia$3,900$1,302303
Fairlington$5,295$1,229957
Old Town/Potomac Yard$8,283$1,229528

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 $932. The Gardens in the Old Town North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,089. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$932
The GardensEfficiency Floor PlanStudio,1BA$1,089
Stony Brook ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,108
Madison Courts20-41BR,1BA$1,150
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,199
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,229
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,299
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,330

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexandria area is the $1.94 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $2,774. The second greatest value Alexandria apartment is the The Carlyle Model at Crystal Woods starting at $2,340 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Central Springfield 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.
Newport VillageThree Bedroom C23BR,2BA$1.94
Crystal WoodsThe Carlyle2BR,1.5BA$2.02
Key TowersStratford2BR,2BA$1.90
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
Arrive 2801Arlington1BR,1BA$2.01
6384 Lincolnia Rd6384 Lincolnia Rd2BR,1BA$1.70
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
Normandy Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.77

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Alexandria, VA
Population: 160,530

Ranked #160

in US Census Population by City

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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 835 Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,089 to $11,815. There are also 601 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alexandria ranging from $950 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 $950 to $12,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,288.

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 $1,282 to $11,815, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,180.

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