
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parklawn Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (56 Rentals)
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Ashlawn at Southern Towers

Brent Place

Broadstone Van Dorn

Mason at Van Dorn

Stratford at Southern Towers

Whitestone at Landmark

60 S Van Dorn St

Sherwood at Southern Towers

Seminary Towers
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6509 Fairland St

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101 North Ripley Apartments

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Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes

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The Graham at Southern Towers

Acclaim at Alexandria

South Port

Key Towers

London Park Towers Apartments

Landmark Towers
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75 S Reynolds St

Crystal Woods

The Oliver in Alexandria

The Alante in Alexandria

Landmark Terrace

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Arbor Park of Alexandria

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Arbors on Duke

4600 Duke St

30 Canterbury Square

Larchmont Village Apartment
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Monticello at Southern Towers

Hillwood and Stoneridge

The Spire

Woodmont Park Apartments

Parc View Apartments

Excelsior Tower

Lerner Morningside

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Olde Salem Village

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The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community

Skyline Towers
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Barcroft View Apartments

Barcroft Plaza Apartments

5310 8th Rd S

Haven Columbia Pike

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Columbia Grove Apartments

Arbor Heights

Arlington Mill Residences

Bailey House Apartments

Parkwood Apartments

GrandView Apartments
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Parklawn, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Parklawn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parklawn Studio Apartments | $1,467 | $1,259 | $1,960 |
| Parklawn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,015 | $1,258 | $6,759 |
| Parklawn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,496 | $1,562 | $7,677 |
| Parklawn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,897 | $1,920 | $10,000+ |
| Parklawn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,844 | $6,844 | $6,844 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Parklawn Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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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 $1,238. Olde Salem Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,258. Here are the most affordable Parklawn apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,238 |
| Olde Salem Village | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,258 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio,1BA | $1,264 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,302 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,364 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,367 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,414 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Brownstone | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| The Spire | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parklawn, VA
As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Parklawn area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,285. The second greatest value Parklawn apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at Barcroft View Apartments starting at $1,998 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Buckingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parklawn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Park Towers Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Barcroft View Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| Excelsior Tower | Rembrandt - Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| The Oliver in Alexandria | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Ford | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
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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 $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Parklawn?
The cheapest apartment in Parklawn is Olde Salem Village which is listed at $1,258, while the average apartment in Parklawn costs $6,844.
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 41 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 $138 which is $6,706 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Parklawn.
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