Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parklawn Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,035 (131 Rentals)

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Newport Village
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$1,585 - $3,456
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$1,474 - $3,345
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$111

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$1,585 - $3,456
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Newport Village

4757 W Braddock RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit 909

5340 Holmes Run Pky
AlexandriaVA22304

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75 S Reynolds St, Unit #118
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

75 S Reynolds St, Unit #118

75 S Reynolds StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Arbor Park of Alexandria
Rent Specials
$1,645 - $2,900
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$1,544 - $2,799
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$101

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$1,645 - $2,900
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arbor Park of Alexandria

6340 Wingate StAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 21 Canterbury Square

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Canterbury Square

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5831 Quantrell Ave

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5831 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312

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Arrive Alexandria
Rent Specials
$1,699 - $3,249
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$1,699 - $3,249

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$1,699 - $3,249
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arrive Alexandria

240 Yoakum PkwyAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

5340 Holmes Run Pky
AlexandriaVA22304
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Arbors on Duke
Rent Specials
$1,701 - $2,334
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$1,675 - $2,308
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Arbors on Duke

5250 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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ReNew Alexandria
$1,739 - $3,999
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$1,739 - $3,999

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$1,739 - $3,999
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ReNew Alexandria

3529 Leesburg CtAlexandria, VA 22302
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property at 5929 Quantrell Ave

$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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5929 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 301 N Beauregard St

$1,800

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$1,800

Total Monthly Price
$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

301 N Beauregard St, Unit 1709

301 N Beauregard St
AlexandriaVA22312
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Cameron Square
$1,815 - $6,542
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$1,711 - $6,438
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Cameron Square

5555 Cardinal PlAlexandria, VA 22304
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Crystal Woods
$1,834 - $2,970
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$1,834 - $2,970

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$1,834 - $2,970
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Crystal Woods

4905 Southland AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 4600 Duke St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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4600 Duke St

AlexandriaVA22304
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The Summit
Rent Specials
$1,877 - $3,004
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$1,852 - $2,979
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The Summit

260 S Reynolds StAlexandria, VA 22304
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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 The Graham at Southern Towers priced from $1,155. Sherwood at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,168. Here are the most affordable Parklawn apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,155
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,168
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,198
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,324
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,328
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityIndependenceStudio,1BA$1,352
Harvey HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,372
Woodmont Park Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,398
Mason at Van DornS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,416
Larchmont Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parklawn, VA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Parklawn area is the $2.08 price per square foot Design 3A25 Model at The Summit in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $3,004. The second greatest value Parklawn apartment is the Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village starting at $3,004 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Shirlington 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.
The SummitDesign 3A253BR,2.5BA$2.08
Newport VillageThree Bedroom C23BR,2BA$2.10
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath-1350 sqft3BR,2BA$1.83
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Skyline TowersReagan Premier1BR,1BA$1.92
Carousel Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.01
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.92
Woodmont Park Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.01
Barcroft Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.12
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityIndependenceStudio ,1BA$2.08

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Parklawn, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #12

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 $1,425.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Parklawn?

The cheapest apartment in Parklawn is Ashlawn at Southern Towers which is listed at $1,327, while the average apartment in Parklawn costs $2,073.

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 62 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 $151 which is $1,922 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Parklawn.

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