
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parklawn Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (97 Rentals)
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Sherwood at Southern Towers

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

Broadstone Van Dorn

The Graham at Southern Towers

Brent Place

Stratford at Southern Towers

Monticello at Southern Towers

Mason at Van Dorn

Seminary Towers
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Acclaim at Alexandria

8 S Van Dorn St

Landmark Towers

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Landmark Terrace

5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

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South Port

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Arbor Park of Alexandria

The Oliver in Alexandria

4600 Duke St

21 Canterbury Square

5831 Quantrell Ave
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Crystal Woods

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101 North Ripley Apartments

ReNew Alexandria

26 Canterbury Square

5929 Quantrell Ave

The Alante in Alexandria

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Arbors on Duke

Sinclaire on Seminary

4 S Van Dorn St
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Curve 6100

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The Blake

Essen

301 N Beauregard St

630 N Armistead St

1585 N Van Dorn St

250 S Reynolds St, Unit 304, Unit 304

255 S Pickett St

Larchmont Village Apartment

Monticello at Southern Towers
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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 | $1,253 | $2,549 |
| Parklawn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,001 | $1,177 | $6,759 |
| Parklawn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $1,564 | $9,977 |
| Parklawn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,872 | $1,920 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 97 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 $1,184. Sherwood at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,243. 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 | $1,184 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,243 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,253 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,291 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,297 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,315 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,318 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,382 |
| Seminary Towers | Studio 1BA (535sf) | Studio,1BA | $1,444 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parklawn, VA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Parklawn area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Shell in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Parklawn apartment is the Capital Model at The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community starting at $2,357 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Central Business District 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shell | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Capital | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| Barcroft View Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Key Towers | Stratford | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - 910 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Lerner Morningside | Jefferson- Towers | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| ReNew Alexandria | Baltimore | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Parklawn Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Parklawn?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Parklawn is at Sherwood at Southern Towers listed at $1,218.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Parklawn Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Parklawn Apartment is $1,177 at Olde Salem Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Parklawn Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Parklawn is starting from $1,549 at Olde Salem Village.
What is the most affordable Parklawn Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Parklawn Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harvey Hall and starts from $2,068.
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