Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mount Vernon Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (8 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 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

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property at 9215 Cherrytree Dr
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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9215 Cherrytree Dr

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8633 Beekman Pl
$1,775

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Base Rent$1,775

Total Monthly Price$1,775
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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8633 Beekman Pl

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 5700 Olde Mill Ct
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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5700 Olde Mill Ct, Unit 147

5700 Olde Mill Ct
AlexandriaVA22309

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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 Stony Brook Apartments priced from $1,142. 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 ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,142
Landings IAllen1BR,1BA$1,451
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, VA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $2.21 price per square foot C2-70 Model at Creekside Village in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,445. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the 1x1 787 Model at Oaks of Woodlawn starting at $1,950 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Loisdale Estates 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.
Creekside VillageC2-703BR,2BA$2.21
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
Abbotts Run Apartment HomesThe Madison1BR,1BA$2.76
Landings IAllen1BR,1BA$2.11
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$2.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Vernon?

There are currently 35 Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, VA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $2,732. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Vernon ranging from $900 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mount Vernon?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mount Vernon ranges from $900 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,471.

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