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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,631 | $1,299 | $2,219 |
| North Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $1,296 | $3,038 |
| North Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,498 | $1,628 | $3,375 |
| North Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,029 | $2,591 | $4,995 |
There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the North Ridge Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
See all Apartments in AlexandriaThe cheapest available apartment rental in the North Ridge area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Presidential Greens priced from $1,296. The Square at 511 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable North Ridge apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,296 |
| The Square at 511 | 0/1/A-R | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,509 |
| Del Ray Nelson | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio,1BA | $1,612 |
| Shirlington House | S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,783 |
| New Brookside Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,785 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Ridge area is the $2.78 price per square foot Madison Model at The Aspen in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,712. The second greatest value North Ridge apartment is the 1 BEDROOM TOWER (A2AD) Model at Delancey at Shirlington Village starting at $2,649 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Green Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aspen | Madison | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| Delancey at Shirlington Village | 1 BEDROOM TOWER (A2AD) | 1BR,2BA | $2.89 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 2E | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Park Shirlington | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - 755 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR A-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR A-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1D | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Del Ray Nelson | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.58 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| The Square at 511 | 0/1/A-R | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Ridge is at The Square at 511 listed at $1,299.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Ridge Apartment is $1,296 at Presidential Greens.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Ridge is starting from $1,628 at Eaton Square.
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