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property at 4520 King St

4520 King St

AlexandriaVA22302
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4600 Duke St

AlexandriaVA22304
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5505 Seminary Rd

Falls ChurchVA22041
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5111 8th Rd S

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Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alexandria, VA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

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$4,000$95069
Old Town/Potomac Yard$5,200$94970

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 Courts20-41BR,1BA$1,150
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
Stratford at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,215
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,235
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,299
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,302
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexandria area is the $1.60 price per square foot 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath Model at London Park Towers Apartments in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $1,758. The second greatest value Alexandria apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Floor Plan Model at The Gardens starting at $1,929 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Old Town North 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 Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60
The Gardens3 Bedroom 2 Bath Floor Plan3BR,2BA$1.90
Arbor Park of AlexandriaTwo Bedroom B1B2BR,1BA$1.95
8622 Gateshead Rd8622 Gateshead Rd1BR,1BA$2.00
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$1.81
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Kings Gardens1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.02
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1.91
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandria

What type of rentals are currently available in Alexandria?

There are currently 800 Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,027 to $17,459. There are also 557 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alexandria ranging from $800 to $14,000.

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 $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,032.

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 $13,860, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,450 to $6,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,180.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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