
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Vernon Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (31 Rentals)
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8032 St Annes Ct

8131 Pinelake Ct, Unit Level 3 - Room 2

7913 Central Park Cir, Unit Primary

9215 Cherrytree Dr, Unit Secondary w Private Bath

7913 Central Park Cir

8063 Saint Annes Ct, Unit Main Bedroom
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Stony Brook Apartments

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Landings I

4260 Buckman Rd

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Washington Square

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Creekside Village

7990 Audubon Ave

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Courts Of Mount Vernon
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8633 Beekman Pl

8611 Beekman Pl

4258 Buckman Rd

7984 Audubon Ave

8632 Walutes Cir

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Abbotts Run Apartment Homes

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Skyview Apartments
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Oaks of Woodlawn

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Mallard Courts Apartments

Colchester Towne

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Gum Springs Glen

Carydale Village

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Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Vernon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $900 | $2,322 |
| Mount Vernon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,034 | $1,395 | $2,732 |
| Mount Vernon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,321 | $1,775 | $2,665 |
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Cheapest Available Mount Vernon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Vernon area of Washington, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Stony Brook Apartments priced from $1,395. Landings I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,451. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,395 |
| Landings I | Allen | 1BR, 1BA | $1,451 |
| Creekside Village | A1-60 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,695 |
| Courts Of Mount Vernon | B1 | 2BR, 1BA | $1,755 |
| Abbotts Run Apartment Homes | The Madison | 1BR, 1BA | $1,911 |
| Skyview Apartments | Type D | 2BR, 1BA | $1,950 |
| Oaks of Woodlawn | 1x1 787 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,950 |
| Mallard Courts Apartments | B1-Renovated | 2BR, 1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, VA
As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $1.88 price per square foot 1x1 787 Model at Oaks of Woodlawn in the Loisdale Estates neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the C2 -RENOVATED Model at Mallard Courts Apartments in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting at $2,650 with a $2.64 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Vernon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks of Woodlawn | 1x1 787 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.88 |
| Mallard Courts Apartments | C2 -RENOVATED | 3BR, 2BA | $2.64 |
| Skyview Apartments | Type D | 2BR, 1.5BA | $2.09 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | Three-bedroom | 3BR, 1.5BA | $2.13 |
| Creekside Village | A1-60 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.25 |
| Abbotts Run Apartment Homes | The Madison | 1BR, 1BA | $2.76 |
| Landings I | Allen | 1BR, 1BA | $2.11 |
| Courts Of Mount Vernon | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Vernon Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Vernon?
The cheapest apartment in Mount Vernon is Landings I which is listed at $1,451, while the average apartment in Mount Vernon costs $2,049.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mount Vernon?
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 86 regular apartments in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon?
Cheap apartments in Mount Vernon have an average cost of $1,216 which is $833 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon.
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