
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Memorial Heights Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (41 Rentals)
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Cityside Huntington Metro

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Lafayette Apartments

Beacon Hill

2059 Huntington Ave

The Residences at North Hill

Creekside Village I
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The Belhaven Apartments

6621 Wakefield Dr

Rose Hill Apartments

South Alex

Monticello-Lee

715 S Washington St

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The Courts at Huntington Station

2237 Farrington Ave
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800 Carlyle

6628 E Wakefield Dr

Aspire Huntington Station

7984 Audubon Ave

5651 Fenwick Drive

7505 Calderon Ct

Mount Vernon Gardens

Colchester Towne
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Bridgeyard

Jefferson Gardens

The Arden

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Huntington Gardens Apartments

Haven Huntley Meadows

Kings Gardens
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Cherry Arms

Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station

3836 Miramonte Pl

3903 Franconia Rd

8077 Pantano Pl

2621 Wagon Dr

2622 Fort Farnsworth Rd, Unit 216

7505 J Calderon Ct
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2405 Phillips Dr
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 | $1,634 | $1,287 | $2,164 |
| Memorial Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $1,429 | $3,403 |
| Memorial Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $1,629 | $4,442 |
| Memorial Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,578 | $2,145 | $5,529 |
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There are currently 41 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 Studio unit found at Riverside Apartments priced from $1,322. Meadow Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,419. Here are the most affordable Memorial Heights apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,322 |
| Meadow Woods | Patrick Henry | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,505 |
| Beacon Hill | Piper | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Haven Huntley Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,618 |
| The Residences at North Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,656 |
| Creekside Village I | A1-60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Memorial Heights, VA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Memorial Heights area is the $2.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Lafayette Apartments in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Memorial Heights apartment is the 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom Model at Kings Gardens starting at $1,704 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Penn Draw 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Courts at Huntington Station | One Bedroom A1FD2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Creekside Village I | A1-60 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| The Shelby | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Meadow Woods | Woodlawn | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Rose Hill Apartments | The Oronoco | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| The Residences at North Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Haven Huntley Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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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 $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Memorial Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Memorial Heights is Meadow Woods which is listed at $1,419, 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 128 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 $690 which is $1,705 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Memorial Heights.
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