Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parklawn Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (121 Rentals)

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property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,375 - $2,600

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$1,375

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$1,375

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60 S Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22304
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101 North Ripley Apartments
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$1,527 - $3,198
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$1,492 - $3,163
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$35

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$1,527 - $3,198
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101 North Ripley Apartments

101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 5911 Edsall Rd

$1,630 - $1,900

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$1,630

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$1,630

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5911 Edsall Rd

AlexandriaVA22304
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Crystal Woods
$1,631 - $2,862
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$1,631 - $2,862

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$1,631 - $2,862
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Crystal Woods

4905 Southland AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 75 S Reynolds St

$1,650 - $2,600

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$1,650

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$1,650

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75 S Reynolds St

AlexandriaVA22304
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Arbor Park of Alexandria
$1,653 - $3,106
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$1,552 - $3,005
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$101

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$1,653 - $3,106
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Arbor Park of Alexandria

6340 Wingate StAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 5801 Quantrell Ave

$1,625 - $1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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5801 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 4600 Duke St

$1,700 - $3,400

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$1,700

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$1,700

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4600 Duke St

AlexandriaVA22304

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Newport Village
Rent Specials
$1,717 - $3,273
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$1,606 - $3,162
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$111

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$1,717 - $3,273
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Newport Village

4757 W Braddock RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Arbors on Duke
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$1,745 - $2,461
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$1,719 - $2,435
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Arbors on Duke

5250 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 26 Canterbury Square

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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26 Canterbury Square

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 8 S Van Dorn St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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8 S Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5929 Quantrell Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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5929 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 5500 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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5500 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304

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property at 5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,600 - $1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 31 Canterbury Square

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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31 Canterbury Square

AlexandriaVA22304
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Bailey's Crossing
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$2,005 - $12,024
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$1,946 - $11,965
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Bailey's Crossing

3602 S 14th StAlexandria, VA 22302
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

Parklawn, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Parklawn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Parklawn area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Monticello at Southern Towers priced from $1,128. Ashlawn at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,132. Here are the most affordable Parklawn apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello at Southern TowersS1CStudio,1BA$1,128
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,132
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,198
Olde Salem VillageStudio | S011BR,1BA$1,235
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,259
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,287
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,293
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,302
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,336

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parklawn, VA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Parklawn area is the $1.97 price per square foot Winchester Model at Key Towers in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,994. The second greatest value Parklawn apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Shell starting at $1,845 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Ashton Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parklawn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Key TowersWinchester3BR,2BA$1.97
The ShellTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
London Park Towers Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.93
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2.02
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityConstitution1BR,1BA$1.69
Broadstone Van DornFord1BR,1BA$2.03
Woodmont Park Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.05
5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #35008 Columbia Pike1BR,1BA$1.96
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Parklawn, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #11

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Parklawn, Alexandria, and the greater Washington area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Parklawn Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Parklawn?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Parklawn is under $1,336.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Parklawn?

The cheapest apartment in Parklawn is Olde Salem Village which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Parklawn costs $2,666.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Parklawn?

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 23 regular apartments in Parklawn 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 Parklawn?

Cheap apartments in Parklawn have an average cost of $167 which is $2,499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Parklawn.

Expert Rental Resources

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