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property at 163 Elmira St SW

$800

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$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 2

163 Elmira St SW

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property at 3700 Roxbury Ln

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3700 Roxbury Ln, Unit UL 2

3700 Roxbury Ln
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 Mar 1

8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit UL 1

8032 Saint Annes Ct
AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8131 Pinelake Ct

$950

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$950

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$950

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8131 Pinelake Ct, Unit Level 1 - Room 1

8131 Pinelake Ct
AlexandriaVA22309
property at 127 S Jordan St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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127 S Jordan St, Unit Larger Upstairs Bedroom

127 S Jordan St
AlexandriaVA22304

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property at 224 Evans Ln

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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224 Evans Ln

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 129 W Reed Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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129 W Reed Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 32 Alexandria Dr

$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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32 Alexandria Dr

Oxon HillMD20745

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property at 4600 S Four Mile Run Dr

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 910

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
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 Jun 1

3911 Elbert Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
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3030 Potomac Ave
$1,550
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$1,087
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$463

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$1,550
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3030 Potomac Ave

3030 Potomac AveArlington, VA 22202
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property at 75 S Reynolds St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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75 S Reynolds St, Unit 418

75 S Reynolds St
AlexandriaVA22304

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property at 2465 Army Navy Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 28

2465 Army Navy Dr, Unit 402

2465 Army Navy Dr
ArlingtonVA22206
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1515 Richmond Hwy
$1,640
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$1,173
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$467

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$1,640
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1515 Richmond Hwy

1515 Richmond HwyArlington, VA 22202
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505 18th St S
$1,690
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$1,220
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$470

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$1,690
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505 18th St S

505 18th St SArlington, VA 22202
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property at 3101 N Hampton Dr

$1,695 - $3,100

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3101 N Hampton Dr

AlexandriaVA22302

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Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alexandria, VA

Pricing Updated: 02/19/2026

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
Franconia$4,000$90093
Fairlington$6,000$6,0001
Old Town/Potomac Yard$6,575$75055

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. 2221 S Clark in the Crystal City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. 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
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,050
Madison Courts28-11BR,1BA$1,196
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,199
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,199
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,238
Olde Salem Village1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A011BR,1BA$1,259
The SpireThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,278
Meadow WoodsWilsonStudio,1BA$1,279
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alexandria area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,285. The second greatest value Alexandria apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2B60 Model at The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments starting at $1,965 with a $1.84 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.
London Park Towers Apartments2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.74
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
Excelsior TowerRembrandt - Den2BR,1BA$1.86
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90
Broadstone Van DornFord1BR,1BA$1.97
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1.95
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
Eagles Crossing Apartments2 Bdr Sm2BR,1BA$1.61
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1.91
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandria

What type of rentals are currently available in Alexandria?

There are currently 815 Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA with pricing that ranges from $820 to $13,354. There are also 514 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alexandria ranging from $800 to $8,300.

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 $8,300 with an average monthly rent of $3,342.

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 $13,354, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $8,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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