
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parklawn Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (124 Rentals)
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Ashlawn at Southern Towers

Larchmont Village Apartment

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Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Broadstone Van Dorn

The Graham at Southern Towers

Sherwood at Southern Towers

Stratford at Southern Towers

London Park Towers Apartments

75 S Reynolds St
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Mason at Van Dorn

Excelsior Tower

Seminary Towers

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101 North Ripley Apartments

Whitestone at Landmark

Key Towers

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Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes

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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes

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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

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Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes
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Landmark Towers

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Newport Village

Brent Place

Landmark Terrace

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

Arrive Alexandria

South Port

5831 Quantrell Ave

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6366 Verde Ct

8 S Van Dorn St
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21 Canterbury Square

The Oliver in Alexandria

ReNew Alexandria

26 Canterbury Square

Acclaim at Alexandria

60 S Van Dorn St, Unit West end condominium

501 N Armistead St, Unit T2

301 N Beauregard St

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Crystal Woods

Lerner Morningside
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Arbor Park of Alexandria

The Alante in Alexandria

Sinclaire on Seminary

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Arbors on Duke

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion on the park

27 Canterbury Sq, Unit 301

250 S Reynolds St, Unit 304

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Curve 6100

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Halstead Alexandria

Essen
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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 | $1,490 | $1,123 | $2,639 |
| Parklawn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,005 | $1,058 | $7,312 |
| Parklawn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,460 | $1,660 | $10,000+ |
| Parklawn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,741 | $1,850 | $5,151 |
| Parklawn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,753 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 124 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 1 Bed unit found at Olde Salem Village priced from $1,058. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,123. Here are the most affordable Parklawn apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,058 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,123 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,313 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,328 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,343 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,354 |
| London Park Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,364 |
| Barcroft Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,368 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parklawn, VA
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Parklawn area is the $2.04 price per square foot Stratford Model at Key Towers in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,247. The second greatest value Parklawn apartment is the Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $2,000 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Alexandria West 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Towers | Stratford | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.85 |
| Carousel Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| The Summit | Design 1A15 | 1BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Carlyn Hill Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.13 |
| Brent Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 $1,368.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Parklawn?
The cheapest apartment in Parklawn is Olde Salem Village which is listed at $1,058, while the average apartment in Parklawn costs $10,753.
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 30 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 $187 which is $10,566 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Parklawn.
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