
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Alexandria Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (122 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northeast Alexandria area of Alexandria.


Longview Terrace Apartments

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Presidential Greens

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Eaton Square

Lloyd Apartments

Glebe House Apartments

3911 Elbert Ave

The Bloom

Mason Hall

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407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

The Aspen

Jackson Crossing

The Point at Eisenhower Square

3102 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 104

1225 Martha Custis Dr

The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments

Del Ray Bellefonte

1732 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201
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Manor House Apartments

Monticello-Lee

1732 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201

402 Bashford Ln

3201 Commonwealth Ave

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Platform

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Dylan & Reese

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The Foundry

The Bradley Braddock Road Station Apartments

800 Carlyle
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2237 Farrington Ave

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Avalon Potomac Yard

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Del Ray Central at Fuse

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Reserve at Potomac Yard

MAA Carlyle Square

Del Ray Nelson

Lincoln Old Town

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Station 650

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The Asher

1109 N Pitt St
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1111 Belle Pre

2451 Midtown Ave

1536 Mt Eagle Pl

2704 Dartmouth Rd

Alate Old Town 62+ Senior Living

7 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

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The Dalton

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Gables Old Town North

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Oakville

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Bell Old Town
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Northeast Alexandria, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northeast Alexandria?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Alexandria Studio Apartments | $1,956 | $1,299 | $3,208 |
| Northeast Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,510 | $820 | $6,992 |
| Northeast Alexandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,313 | $1,036 | $10,000+ |
| Northeast Alexandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,286 | $1,907 | $7,478 |
| Northeast Alexandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,623 | $3,500 | $3,870 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 122 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northeast Alexandria Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Northeast Alexandria Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast Alexandria area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eagles Crossing Apartments priced from $820. The Square at 511 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Northeast Alexandria apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles Crossing Apartments | 1 Bdr Lg | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,242 |
| The Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| The Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,376 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Alexandria, VA
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Alexandria area is the $2.06 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Arna Valley View Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,425. The second greatest value Northeast Alexandria apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Del Ray Nelson starting at $2,100 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Alexandria apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Arna Valley View Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Del Ray Nelson | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 55 Galveston Pl SW | 55 Galveston Pl SW | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| The Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Eagles Crossing Apartments | 1 Bdr Sm | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Alexandria Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northeast Alexandria?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northeast Alexandria is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast Alexandria?
The cheapest apartment in Northeast Alexandria is Eagles Crossing Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Northeast Alexandria costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northeast Alexandria?
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 58 regular apartments in Northeast Alexandria 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 Northeast Alexandria?
Cheap apartments in Northeast Alexandria have an average cost of $369 which is $6,631 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Alexandria.
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