Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pinecrest Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (68 Rentals)

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property at 5823 Pearson Ln

$1,120

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$1,120

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$1,120

4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5823 Pearson Ln

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 75 S Reynolds St

$1,450 - $2,600

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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75 S Reynolds St

AlexandriaVA22304
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101 North Ripley Apartments
$1,460 - $3,103
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$1,425 - $3,068
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$35

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$1,460 - $3,103
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101 North Ripley Apartments

101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Arbor Park of Alexandria
$1,578 - $3,136
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$1,477 - $3,035
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$101

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$1,578 - $3,136
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Arbor Park of Alexandria

6340 Wingate StAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,650 - $2,600

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$1,650

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$1,650

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60 S Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5831 Quantrell Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5831 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 8 S Van Dorn St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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8 S Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22304
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Crystal Woods
$1,714 - $2,914
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$1,714 - $2,914

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$1,714 - $2,914
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Crystal Woods

4905 Southland AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 5929 Quantrell Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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5929 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
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Arbors on Duke
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$1,784 - $2,411
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$1,758 - $2,385
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Arbors on Duke

5250 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 5500 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,800 - $2,600

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$1,800

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$1,800

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5500 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
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Cameron Square
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$1,845 - $5,440
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$1,741 - $5,336
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Cameron Square

5555 Cardinal PlAlexandria, VA 22304
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Sullivan Place
$1,933 - $3,647
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$1,689 - $3,403
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$244

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$1,933 - $3,647
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Sullivan Place

5575 Vincent Gate TerAlexandria, VA 22312
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Halstead Alexandria
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$1,993 - $3,403
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$1,890 - $3,300
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Halstead Alexandria

1459 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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Curve 6100
$1,999 - $6,053
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$1,980 - $6,034
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Curve 6100

6100 Lincolnia RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 250 S Reynolds St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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250 S Reynolds St, Unit 304, Unit 304

250 S Reynolds St
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 3712 N Rosser St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3712 N Rosser St

AlexandriaVA22311

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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 5801 Quantrell Ave

$1,625 - $1,850

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$1,625

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$1,625

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5801 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,690

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$1,690

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$1,690

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 S Van Dorn St, Unit 413, Unit 413

60 S Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,598 - $2,500

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$1,695

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$1,695

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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
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Lerner Morningside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lerner Morningside

4949 Manitoba DrAlexandria, VA 22312

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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 Olde Salem Village priced from $1,218. 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
Olde Salem VillageStudio | S011BR,1BA$1,218
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,336
London Park Towers Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,498
Skyline TowersLEnfant RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,521
Whitestone at LandmarkThe BrownstoneStudio,1BA$1,541
Broadstone Van DornFord1BR,1BA$1,552
Key TowersMonticello1BR,1BA$1,552
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 630 sqft1BR,1BA$1,565
Arbor Park of AlexandriaOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$1,578
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,580

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pinecrest, VA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pinecrest area is the $2.20 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Pinecrest apartment is the Design 2A20 Premier Model at The Summit starting at $2,267 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Maple Grove Estates 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.
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.20
The SummitDesign 2A20 Premier2BR,2BA$2.02
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.19
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft2BR,1.5BA$2.17
Arbor Park of AlexandriaTwo Bedroom B1B2BR,1BA$2.08
Key TowersBradford1BR,1BA$1.82
Hillwood Manor ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.16
Lerner MorningsideJefferson- Towers1BR,1BA$2.05
Woodmont Park Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.22
Broadstone Van DornFord1BR,1BA$1.99

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Pinecrest, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #31

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,580.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pinecrest?

The cheapest apartment in Pinecrest is Olde Salem Village which is listed at $1,218, while the average apartment in Pinecrest costs $2,640.

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 21 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 $290 which is $2,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pinecrest.

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