
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Penn Draw Village Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Penn Draw Village area of Alexandria.


4807 Poplar Dr

134 Jasper Pl

Longview Terrace Apartments

Cityside Huntington Metro

Monticello-Lee

2059 Huntington Ave

Haven Huntley Meadows

Normandy Hill Apartments

The Bloom
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Meadow Woods

Lafayette Apartments

4600 Duke St

The Residences at North Hill

806 Jefferson St

2237 Farrington Ave

Beacon Hill

2633 Fort Farnsworth Rd

The Point at Eisenhower Square

2301 Farrington Ave
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906 S Washington St

2624 Wagon Dr

The Belhaven Apartments

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The Courts at Huntington Station

1016 Prince St

6431 Richmond Hwy, Unit 201, Unit 201

820 N Washington St

2237 Farrington Ave

6621 Wakefield Dr

800 Carlyle
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South Alex

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Dylan & Reese

Aspire Huntington Station

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The Foundry

The Bradley Braddock Road Station Apartments

MAA Carlyle Square

2622 Fort Farnsworth Rd

706 S Fayette St

Lineage at North Patrick

Carydale East Apartments
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The Ellsworth

The Heritage at Old Town

Bridgeyard

Jefferson Gardens

Gunston Hall Apartments

5831 Mt Vernon Dr

The Fields of Alexandria

Huntington Gardens Apartments

Olde Towne West

Kings Gardens
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Penn Draw Village, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Penn Draw Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Draw Village Studio Apartments | $1,902 | $1,292 | $5,995 |
| Penn Draw Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,396 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Penn Draw Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,079 | $1,629 | $9,047 |
| Penn Draw Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,779 | $2,401 | $6,505 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Penn Draw Village Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Penn Draw Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penn Draw Village area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Cityside Huntington Metro priced from $1,300. Monticello-Lee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,359. Here are the most affordable Penn Draw Village apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,359 |
| Haven Huntley Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,505 |
| Riverside Apartments | Executive Studio | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,508 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,539 |
| The Fields of Alexandria | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Meadow Woods | Patrick Henry | 2BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 1 Bedroom+Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| The Residences at North Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,611 |
| Beacon Hill | Piper | Studio,1BA | $1,670 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Draw Village, VA
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penn Draw Village area is the $2.05 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Bloom in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,710. The second greatest value Penn Draw Village apartment is the 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom Model at Kings Gardens starting at $1,732 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Valley View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penn Draw Village apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| The Courts at Huntington Station | One Bedroom A1C | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| The Shelby | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Monticello-Lee | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Meadow Woods | Patrick Henry | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| The Residences at North Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Haven Huntley Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| The Fields of Alexandria | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penn Draw Village Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Penn Draw Village?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Penn Draw Village is under $1,670.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Penn Draw Village?
The cheapest apartment in Penn Draw Village is Haven Huntley Meadows which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Penn Draw Village costs $11,576.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Penn Draw Village?
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 37 regular apartments in Penn Draw Village 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 Penn Draw Village?
Cheap apartments in Penn Draw Village have an average cost of $255 which is $11,321 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Penn Draw Village.
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