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

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property at 8056 Central Park Dr
$900 - $950

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Base Rent$900 - $950

Total Monthly Price$900 - $950
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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8056 Central Park Dr

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8032 St Annes Ct
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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8032 St Annes Ct

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8131 Pinelake Ct
$925

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Base Rent$925

Total Monthly Price$925
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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8131 Pinelake Ct, Unit Level 3 - Room 2

8131 Pinelake Ct
AlexandriaVA22309
property at 7913 Central Park Cir
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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7913 Central Park Cir, Unit Primary

7913 Central Park Cir
AlexandriaVA22309
property at 7913 Central Park Cir
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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7913 Central Park Cir

AlexandriaVA22309

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Stony Brook Apartments
$1,395 - $1,775

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Base Rent$1,395 - $1,775

Total Monthly Price$1,395 - $1,775
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Stony Brook Apartments

3600 Buckman RdAlexandria, VA 22309
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Landings I
$1,451 - $2,732

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Base Rent$1,451 - $2,732

Total Monthly Price$1,451 - $2,732
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Landings I

5401 Claymont DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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property at 4260 Buckman Rd
$1,499

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Base Rent$1,499

Total Monthly Price$1,499
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4260 Buckman Rd

AlexandriaVA22309
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Washington Square
$1,515 - $1,850

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Base Rent$1,515 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,515 - $1,850
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Washington Square

8547 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22309
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Creekside Village
$1,695 - $2,295

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Base Rent$1,695 - $2,295

Total Monthly Price$1,695 - $2,295
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Creekside Village

7979 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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property at 7990 Audubon Ave
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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7990 Audubon Ave

AlexandriaVA22306

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property at 8633 Beekman Pl
$1,775

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Base Rent$1,775

Total Monthly Price$1,775
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8633 Beekman Pl

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8611 Beekman Pl
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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8611 Beekman Pl

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 4258 Buckman Rd
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4258 Buckman Rd

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 7984 Audubon Ave
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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7984 Audubon Ave

AlexandriaVA22306
property at 8632 Walutes Cir
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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8632 Walutes Cir

AlexandriaVA22309
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Abbotts Run Apartment Homes
$1,911 - $3,999

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Base Rent$1,906 - $3,994
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Abbotts Run Apartment Homes

5711 Woodlawn Gable DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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Skyview Apartments
$1,950 - $2,375

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Base Rent$1,950 - $2,375

Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $2,375
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Skyview Apartments

8424 Sky View DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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Oaks of Woodlawn
$1,950 - $2,290

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Base Rent$1,950 - $2,290

Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $2,290
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Oaks of Woodlawn

8799 Old Colony WayAlexandria, VA 22309
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Mallard Courts Apartments
$2,000 - $2,650

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,650

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,650
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mallard Courts Apartments

4511 Colony CtAlexandria, VA 22309
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Colchester Towne
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colchester Towne

7988 Audubon AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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Rolling Hills Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rolling Hills Apartments

3707 Rolling Hills AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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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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Carydale Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carydale Village

8073 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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property at 5700 Olde Mill Ct
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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5700 Olde Mill Ct, Unit 147

5700 Olde Mill Ct
AlexandriaVA22309

Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR, 1BA$1,395
Landings IAllen1BR, 1BA$1,451
Creekside VillageA1-601BR, 1BA$1,695
Courts Of Mount VernonB12BR, 1BA$1,755
Abbotts Run Apartment HomesThe Madison1BR, 1BA$1,911
Skyview ApartmentsType D2BR, 1BA$1,950
Oaks of Woodlawn1x1 7871BR, 1BA$1,950
Mallard Courts ApartmentsB1-Renovated2BR, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oaks of Woodlawn1x1 7871BR, 1BA$1.88
Mallard Courts ApartmentsC2 -RENOVATED3BR, 2BA$2.64
Skyview ApartmentsType D2BR, 1.5BA$2.09
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR, 1.5BA$2.13
Creekside VillageA1-601BR, 1BA$2.25
Abbotts Run Apartment HomesThe Madison1BR, 1BA$2.76
Landings IAllen1BR, 1BA$2.11
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR, 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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