Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Memorial Heights Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (27 Rentals)

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Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes
$1,490 - $4,625
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes

2722 Arlington DrAlexandria, VA 22306
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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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Kings Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Gardens

6300 S Kings HwyAlexandria, VA 22306

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 Studio unit found at Meadow Woods priced from $1,279. Lafayette Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Memorial Heights apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadow WoodsWilsonStudio,1BA$1,279
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom+Den1BR,1BA$1,299
Cityside Huntington MetroStudio 430 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,300
Riverside ApartmentsTower 2 | Studio | S1AStudio,1BA$1,451
Monticello-LeeStudioStudio,1BA$1,479
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$1,490
Haven Huntley Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Beacon HillPiperStudio,1BA$1,595
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,611
Kings Gardens2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,734

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Memorial Heights, VA

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Memorial Heights area is the $1.90 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Lafayette Apartments in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Memorial Heights apartment is the Large One Bedroom Model at The Shelby starting at $2,049 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Valley View 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 Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.90
The ShelbyLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.36
Kings Gardens1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.16
The Courts at Huntington StationOne Bedroom A1DD21BR,1BA$2.83
Rose Hill ApartmentsThe Oronoco1BR,1BA$2.88
Cherry Arms1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.61
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$2.26
Haven Huntley Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
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 $1,734.

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

The cheapest apartment in Memorial Heights is Lafayette Apartments which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Memorial Heights costs $2,445.

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 43 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 $155 which is $2,290 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Memorial Heights.

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