
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Alexandria Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (123 Rentals)
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The Square at 511

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Presidential Greens

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Eaton Square

Lloyd Apartments

Glebe House Apartments

Mason Hall

The Bloom

The Aspen

2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 724
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2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 616

Del Ray Nelson

2301 Farrington Ave

113 E Glebe Rd

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Manor House Apartments

2 Ashby St

Jackson Crossing

The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments

New Brookside Apartments

1808 W Abingdon Dr
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Monticello-Lee

Lincoln Old Town

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Del Ray Central at Fuse

1718 W Abingdon Dr

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The Foundry

2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 627

1225 Martha Custis Dr

800 Carlyle

Del Ray Bellefonte

134 Roberts Ln
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

The Point at Eisenhower Square

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Dylan & Reese

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Bell Old Town

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Avalon Potomac Yard

211 West Street Apartments

1403 E Abingdon Dr

2704 Dartmouth Rd

MAA Carlyle Square

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Reserve at Potomac Yard
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Platform

2451 Midtown Ave

715 S Washington St

2050 Jamieson Ave, Unit 1109

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Station 650

Alate Old Town 62+ Senior Living

3624 Valley Dr, Unit 3624

1606 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 101

17 Auburn Ct, Unit C

915 N Patrick St
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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 | $1,954 | $1,299 | $3,843 |
| Northeast Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,564 | $1,099 | $5,431 |
| Northeast Alexandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,510 | $1,503 | $9,667 |
| Northeast Alexandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,272 | $1,799 | $7,738 |
| Northeast Alexandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,580 | $2,150 | $3,870 |
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There are currently 123 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 The Gardens priced from $1,099. 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 Northeast Alexandria apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Square at 511 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B/A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Mason Hall | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,539 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Alexandria, VA
As of August 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Alexandria area is the $2.05 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Del Ray Bellefonte in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Northeast Alexandria apartment is the 55 Galveston Pl SW Model at 55 Galveston Pl SW starting at $1,950 with a $2.05 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 55 Galveston Pl SW | 55 Galveston Pl SW | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 2E | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Gardens | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B/A1C | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
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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 $1,539.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast Alexandria?
The cheapest apartment in Northeast Alexandria is The Gardens which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Northeast Alexandria costs $2,634.
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 26 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 $178 which is $2,456 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Alexandria.
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