Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pinecrest Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (54 Rentals)

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property at 309 Yoakum Pkwy

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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309 Yoakum Pkwy, Unit 1512

309 Yoakum Pkwy
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,375 - $2,600

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$1,375

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$1,375

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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60 S Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22304

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property at 75 S Reynolds St

$1,500 - $2,600

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$1,500

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$1,500

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75 S Reynolds St

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 75 S Reynolds St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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75 S Reynolds St, Unit 418

75 S Reynolds St
AlexandriaVA22304

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property at 5614 Bloomfield Dr

$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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5614 Bloomfield Dr

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 5606 Bloomfield Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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5606 Bloomfield Dr

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 5831 Quantrell Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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5831 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,600 - $1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304

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Woodmont Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodmont Park Apartments

5465 N Morgan StAlexandria, VA 22312
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Parc View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parc View Apartments

5380 Holmes Run PkyAlexandria, VA 22304
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Excelsior Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Excelsior Tower

5800 Quantrell AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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Edsall Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edsall Gardens

6438 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 2313 N Tracy St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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2313 N Tracy St

AlexandriaVA22311
property at 301 BEAUREGARD St N

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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301 BEAUREGARD St N

AlexandriaVA22312
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Lerner Morningside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lerner Morningside

4949 Manitoba DrAlexandria, VA 22312
property at 5801 Quantrell Ave

$1,750 - $2,000

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$1,750

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$1,750

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5801 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 3579 Ellery Cir

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3579 Ellery Cir

Falls ChurchVA22041

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property at 6004 Columbia Pike

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6004 Columbia Pike

Falls ChurchVA22041
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Olde Salem Village
$1,352 - $3,164
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$1,347 - $3,159
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Olde Salem Village

6084 Argyle DrFalls Church, VA 22041
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property at 6921 Lafayette Park Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6921 Lafayette Park Dr

AnnandaleVA22003
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Bailey House Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bailey House Apartments

3407 Moray LnFalls Church, VA 22041
Student Housing
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Pinecrest, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pinecrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pinecrest area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Brent Place priced from $1,302. Mason at Van Dorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,336. Here are the most affordable Pinecrest apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,302
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,336
Olde Salem VillageStudio | S011BR,1BA$1,352
Woodmont Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,398
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,465
Key TowersOvertonStudio,1BA$1,483
Skyline TowersLEnfant RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,487
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$1,499
GrandView ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,535
Whitestone at LandmarkThe Redstone1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pinecrest, VA

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pinecrest area is the $2.09 price per square foot Winchester Model at Key Towers in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $3,171. The second greatest value Pinecrest apartment is the The Carlyle Model at Crystal Woods starting at $2,480 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Central Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pinecrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Key TowersWinchester3BR,2BA$2.09
Crystal WoodsThe Carlyle2BR,1.5BA$2.14
South Port1157sq ft3BR,2BA$2.09
The SummitDesign 2A20 Premier2BR,2BA$2.19
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.13
Arbor Park of AlexandriaTwo Bedroom B1B2BR,1BA$2.15
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.02
Excelsior TowerPicasso1BR,1BA$2.18
Broadstone Van DornFord1BR,1BA$2.16
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1.91

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Pinecrest, Alexandria, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Pinecrest, Alexandria, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pinecrest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pinecrest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pinecrest is under $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pinecrest?

The cheapest apartment in Pinecrest is Brent Place which is listed at $1,302, while the average apartment in Pinecrest costs $9,520.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pinecrest?

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 34 regular apartments in Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest?

Cheap apartments in Pinecrest have an average cost of $207 which is $9,313 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pinecrest.

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