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

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property at 3700 Roxbury Ln

$850 - $1,150

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$850 - $1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3700 Roxbury Ln

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 8056 Central Park Dr

$900 - $950

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$900 - $950

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$900 - $950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8056 Central Park Dr

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8032 Saint Annes Ct

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit UL 1, Unit UL 1

8032 Saint Annes Ct
AlexandriaVA22309
property at 1044 26th St S

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1044 26th St S

ArlingtonVA22202

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property at 1100 23rd Rd S

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1100 23rd Rd S

ArlingtonVA22202
property at 5823 Pearson Ln

$1,120

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$1,120

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$1,120

4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5823 Pearson Ln

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 6615 Schurtz St

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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6615 Schurtz St

AlexandriaVA22310
property at 2301 25th St S

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 10

2301 25th St S, Unit Grove, Unit Grove

2301 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
property at 6113 Liverpool Ln

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

6113 Liverpool Ln

AlexandriaVA22315

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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, Unit 3

63 Galveston Pl SW
WashingtonDC20032
property at 1912 S Glebe Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

1912 S Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 113 E Taylor Run Pkwy

$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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113 E Taylor Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22314
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 Jul 1

3911 Elbert Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 801 N Pitt St

$1,550 - $2,600

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$1,550

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$1,550

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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801 N Pitt St

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 214 N George Mason Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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214 N George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22203

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property at 75 S Reynolds St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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75 S Reynolds St

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5801 Quantrell Ave

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5801 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 4069 S Four Mile Run Dr

$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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4069 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 401, Unit 401

4069 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,690

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$1,690

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$1,690

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 S Van Dorn St, Unit 413, Unit 413

60 S Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22304

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property at 4600 S Four Mile Run Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 1223, Unit 1223

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
property at 4500 S Four Mile Run Dr

$1,700 - $2,500

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4500 S Four Mile Run Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 112 E Howell Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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112 E Howell Ave

AlexandriaVA22301
property at 491 N Armistead St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom Rentals

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491 N Armistead St

AlexandriaVA22312

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property at 1006 Oronoco St

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1006 Oronoco St

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 6540 Windham Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6540 Windham Ave

AlexandriaVA22315
property at 989 S Buchanan St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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989 S Buchanan St

ArlingtonVA22204

Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alexandria, VA

Pricing Updated: 05/21/2026

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$1,229947
Franconia$9,657$1,302248
Old Town/Potomac Yard$11,612$1,299559

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 $820. The Gardens in the Northeast Alexandria 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 Lg1BR,1BA$820
The GardensEfficiency Floor PlanStudio,1BA$1,089
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
National Landing2063BR,2BA$1,150
Olde Salem VillageStudio | S011BR,1BA$1,179
Madison Courts28-11BR,1BA$1,196
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,199
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,243
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,253
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,286

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexandria area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Shell in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Alexandria apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Jackson Crossing starting at $2,023 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria 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.
The ShellTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Jackson Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.64
1809 S Monroe St, Unit A1809 S Monroe St3BR,2BA$1.65
Barcroft View Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 910 sqft2BR,1BA$1.94
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.95
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.54

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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 822 Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA with pricing that ranges from $820 to $15,317. There are also 471 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alexandria ranging from $850 to $19,500.

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 $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,580.

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 $14,284, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $9,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,120 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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