
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Alexandria Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (104 Rentals)
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The Square at 511 Apartments

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Presidential Greens

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Eaton Square

Glebe House Apartments

Lloyd Apartments

The Aspen

The Bloom

Monticello-Lee

801 N Pitt St, Unit 411, Unit 411
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Mason Hall

115 E Glebe Rd

806 Jefferson St

2237 Farrington Ave

2633 Fort Farnsworth Rd

Jackson Crossing

The Point at Eisenhower Square

2301 Farrington Ave

1225 Martha Custis Dr

211 E Glebe Rd, Unit C, Unit C
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2624 Wagon Dr

820 N Washington St

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Manor House Apartments

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

1734 W Abingdon Dr

1016 Prince St

706 S Fayette St

2606 Indian Dr, Unit 1B, Unit 1B

Del Ray Bellefonte

The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments
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2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 421

2317 Huntington Ave, Unit 713

2237 Farrington Ave

800 Carlyle

MAA Carlyle Square

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Dylan & Reese

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Del Ray Central at Fuse

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The Foundry

The Bradley Braddock Road Station Apartments

706 North
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Reserve at Potomac Yard

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Platform

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Avalon Potomac Yard

Lincoln Old Town

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Station 650

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The Asher

Alate Old Town 62+ Senior Living

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1111 Belle Pre

1109 N Pitt St

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Oakville
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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 | $2,037 | $1,089 | $5,995 |
| Northeast Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,581 | $820 | $10,000+ |
| Northeast Alexandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,434 | $1,036 | $10,000+ |
| Northeast Alexandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,824 | $1,799 | $8,036 |
| Northeast Alexandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,362 | $3,870 | $8,702 |
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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 Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,089. 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 Gardens | Efficiency Floor Plan | Studio,1BA | $1,089 |
| The Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,377 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Unfurnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio,1BA | $1,523 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,539 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Alexandria, VA
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Alexandria area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Jackson Crossing in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,023. The second greatest value Northeast Alexandria apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2B60 Model at The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments starting at $1,965 with a $1.84 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Crossing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2B60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 2C | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| The Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Eaton Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 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 $1,539.
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 $11,604.
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 108 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 $606 which is $10,998 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Alexandria.
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