
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Ridge Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (36 Rentals)
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Presidential Greens

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Eaton Square

Lloyd Apartments

Glebe House Apartments

3911 Elbert Ave

The Aspen

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

1 E Glebe Rd
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Del Ray Nelson

2 Ashby St

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Manor House Apartments

3201 Commonwealth Ave

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Del Ray Central at Fuse

1536 Mt Eagle Pl

7 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

1608 Mt Eagle Pl

1760 Preston Rd
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Mason Arms Apartments

3712 Valley Dr

Beverly Hills Court

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Commonwealth Terrace Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

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3540 Martha Custis Dr

3592 Martha Custis Dr

The Gardens at Del Ray II

1800 Mt Vernon Ave

1760 Preston Rd

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Shirlington House

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Delancey at Shirlington Village

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The Citizen at Shirlington Village

IO Piazza by Windsor
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North Ridge, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Ridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,669 | $1,299 | $2,349 |
| North Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $1,310 | $2,909 |
| North Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,687 | $1,659 | $4,000 |
| North Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,835 | $2,950 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the North Ridge Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available North Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Ridge area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,099. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,310. Here are the most affordable North Ridge apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,310 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio,1BA | $1,557 |
| Del Ray Tower at Fuse | E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,561 |
| Del Ray Nelson | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Shirlington House | S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,788 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Ridge, VA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Ridge area is the $2.49 price per square foot 2E Model at Lloyd Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,989. The second greatest value North Ridge apartment is the Plan B1 Model at Presidential Greens starting at $1,972 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria 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. |
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| Lloyd Apartments | 2E | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| IO Piazza by Windsor | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| New Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| The Aspen | Potomac A | Studio ,1BA | $2.73 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Del Ray Nelson | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Ridge, Alexandria, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Ridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Ridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Ridge is under $1,799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in North Ridge is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,310, while the average apartment in North Ridge costs $3,290.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Ridge?
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 8 regular apartments in North Ridge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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