Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Vernon Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mount Vernon area of Alexandria.

property at 3700 Roxbury Ln

$850 - $1,150

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$850 - $1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3700 Roxbury Ln

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 7913 Central Park Cir

$850 - $1,200

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7913 Central Park Cir

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8056 Central Park Dr

$900 - $950

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8056 Central Park Dr

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8032 Saint Annes Ct

$900

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8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit UL 1, Unit UL 1

8032 Saint Annes Ct
AlexandriaVA22309

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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Courts Of Mount Vernon priced from $1,505. Stony Brook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$1,505
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,575
Creekside Village IA1-601BR,1BA$1,695
Skyview ApartmentsType B - 1 bedroom w/den1BR,1BA$1,850
Abbotts Run Apartment HomesThe Madison1BR,1BA$1,926

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, VA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $2.23 price per square foot C1 Model at Courts Of Mount Vernon in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,880. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the 7918 Casa Grande Pl Model at 7918 Casa Grande Pl, Unit SEQUOYAH starting at $2,650 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Gum Springs neighborhood. 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.
Courts Of Mount VernonC13BR,1.5BA$2.23
7918 Casa Grande Pl, Unit SEQUOYAH7918 Casa Grande Pl3BR,2BA$2.15
Oaks of Woodlawn2x2 10352BR,2BA$2.21
Mallard Courts ApartmentsC2 -3BR,2BA$2.64
Skyview ApartmentsType B - 1 bedroom w/den1BR,1BA$2.22
Creekside Village IA1-701BR,1BA$2.31
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$2.16
Abbotts Run Apartment HomesThe Madison1BR,1BA$2.78

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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 Courts Of Mount Vernon which is listed at $1,505, while the average apartment in Mount Vernon costs $2,395.

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 98 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 $1,175 which is $1,220 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon.

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