
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Memorial Heights Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (43 Rentals)
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Meadow Woods

Cityside Huntington Metro

Lafayette Apartments

2059 Huntington Ave

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Beacon Hill

2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 724
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The Residences at North Hill

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2318 Glendale Terrace, Unit A1

6514 Potomac Ave

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The Courts at Huntington Station

South Alex

Aspire Huntington Station
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Creekside Village

Rose Hill Apartments

7980 Audubon Ave

2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 627

2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 713

2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 727

800 Carlyle
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6607 Potomac Ave

5904 Mount Eagle Dr, Unit 4-117

6704 W Wakefield Dr

6604 10th St

6284 Rose Hill Dr

Mount Vernon Gardens

Colchester Towne

Gum Springs Glen
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Bridgeyard

Jefferson Gardens

7009 Lamp Post Ln

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Kings Gardens

Haven Huntley Meadows

Cherry Arms
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2237 Farrington Ave

7505 Calderon Ct

8036 Pantano Pl
Memorial Heights, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Memorial Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Heights Studio Apartments | $1,728 | $1,439 | $2,218 |
| Memorial Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,994 | $1,429 | $3,087 |
| Memorial Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,352 | $1,579 | $4,221 |
| Memorial Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,534 | $2,280 | $4,541 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Memorial Heights Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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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 Meadow Woods priced from $1,399. Cityside Huntington Metro has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Memorial Heights apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Woods | Patrick Henry | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Riverside Apartments | Executive Studio | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,451 |
| Lafayette Apartments | <h3><center><b>One Bedroom</h3></center></b> | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 735 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
| Beacon Hill | Piper | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,593 |
| The Residences at North Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,656 |
| Haven Huntley Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,690 |
| The Courts at Huntington Station | Studio E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,753 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Memorial Heights, VA
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Memorial Heights area is the $2.17 price per square foot 3Bedroom 1.5Bathroom Model at Kings Gardens in the in the Penn Draw neighborhood starting from $2,987. The second greatest value Memorial Heights apartment is the C2-70 Model at Creekside Village starting at $2,445 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Gum Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Memorial Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Gardens | 3Bedroom 1.5Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.17 |
| Creekside Village | C2-70 | 3BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Cherry Arms | 3Bedroom 1.5Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.83 |
| Lafayette Apartments | <h3><center><b>Two Bedroom</h3></center></b> | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| The Belhaven Apartments | A03 | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Meadow Woods | Woodlawn | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Rose Hill Apartments | The Oronoco | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| The Residences at North Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Haven Huntley Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
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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 $1,753.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Memorial Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Memorial Heights is Meadow Woods which is listed at $1,399, while the average apartment in Memorial Heights costs $2,395.
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 119 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 $587 which is $1,808 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Memorial Heights.
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