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4520 King St

AlexandriaVA22302
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3616 Oval Dr

AlexandriaVA22305

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property at 3601 5th St S

3601 5th St S

ArlingtonVA22204

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2451 Midtown Ave

AlexandriaVA22303
property at 3400 Potomac Ave

3400 Potomac Ave

ArlingtonVA22202

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Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alexandria, VA

Pricing Updated: 11/11/2025

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$2,650$1,302380
Fairlington$5,233$1,2821375
Old Town/Potomac Yard$8,908$1,282715

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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,027. 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 Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,027
Madison Courts4-31BR,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
Meadow WoodsWilsonStudio,1BA$1,279
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,282
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,299
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,302
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,305

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexandria area is the $1.85 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,430. The second greatest value Alexandria apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at Barcroft View Apartments starting at $1,898 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Buckingham 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.
London Park Towers Apartments2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.85
Barcroft View Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.69
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
1512 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 6051512 S Arlington Ridge Rd1BR,1BA$1.90
The Gardens3 Bedroom 2 Bath Floor Plan3BR,2BA$1.90
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$1.79
Key TowersMonticello1BR,1BA$1.89
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1.91
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.77

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Rent Smart in Washington DC: Best Neighborhoods to Rent for University Students

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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 829 Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,027 to $12,301. There are also 637 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alexandria ranging from $800 to $7,950.

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 $7,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,447.

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 $1,588 to $6,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,180.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

Written by: Steve Lilly

I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.