Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Memorial Heights Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (24 Rentals)

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Mount Vernon Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mount Vernon Gardens

7417-7421 Fordson RdAlexandria, VA 22306
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Colchester Towne
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colchester Towne

7988 Audubon AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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Gum Springs Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gum Springs Glen

7837-7839 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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CREEKSIDE VILLAGE II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CREEKSIDE VILLAGE II

7979 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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Bridgeyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeyard

1204 S Washington StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Jefferson Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Gardens

5877 Monticello RdAlexandria, VA 22303
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The Arden
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arden

2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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Gunston Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gunston Hall Apartments

913 S Washington StAlexandria, VA 22314
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$1,590 - $2,100

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6631 Wakefield Dr

AlexandriaVA22307
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Haven Huntley Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Haven Huntley Meadows

7300 Jon Paul DrAlexandria, VA 22306
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Kings Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Gardens

6300 S Kings HwyAlexandria, VA 22306

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Memorial Heights, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Memorial Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Memorial Heights area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lafayette Apartments priced from $1,195. Meadow Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here are the most affordable Memorial Heights apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom+Den1BR,1BA$1,195
Meadow WoodsWilsonStudio,1BA$1,279
Cityside Huntington MetroStudio 430 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,300
Riverside ApartmentsTower 2 | Studio | S1AStudio,1BA$1,354
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$1,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Memorial Heights, VA

As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Memorial Heights area is the $2.06 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Lafayette Apartments in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Memorial Heights apartment is the Mellon Model at Carlyle Mill starting at $2,134 with a $2.51 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Memorial Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lafayette Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.06
Carlyle MillMellon1BR,1BA$2.51
Kings Gardens1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.13
The Parker at Huntington Metro1H1BR,1BA$2.85
The ShelbyOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.67
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$2.18
Rose Hill ApartmentsThe Oronoco1BR,1BA$2.62
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Haven Huntley Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.50
Meadow WoodsWilsonStudio ,1BA$2.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Memorial Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Memorial Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Memorial Heights is under $1,730.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Memorial Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Memorial Heights is Lafayette Apartments which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Memorial Heights costs $2,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Memorial Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 45 regular apartments in Memorial Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Memorial Heights?

Cheap apartments in Memorial Heights have an average cost of $178 which is $2,317 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Memorial Heights.

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