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

Brent Place

Mason at Van Dorn

Whitestone at Landmark

60 S Van Dorn St

Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Key Towers

Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes

South Port
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75 S Reynolds St

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Acclaim at Alexandria

London Park Towers Apartments

75 S Reynolds St, Unit 418

Landmark Towers

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Excelsior Tower

Edsall Gardens

2313 N Tracy St

301 BEAUREGARD St N

Lerner Morningside

5801 Quantrell Ave

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6921 Lafayette Park Dr

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Pinecrest, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pinecrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest Studio Apartments | $1,530 | $1,265 | $2,417 |
| Pinecrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,893 | $1,302 | $6,759 |
| Pinecrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $1,621 | $7,403 |
| Pinecrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,808 | $1,920 | $4,172 |
| Pinecrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,520 | $9,520 | $9,520 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Pinecrest Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,302 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,336 |
| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,352 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,465 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
| Skyline Towers | LEnfant Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,487 |
| South Port | 732sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| GrandView Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,535 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Redstone | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Towers | Winchester | 3BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Crystal Woods | The Carlyle | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.14 |
| South Port | 1157sq ft | 3BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| The Summit | Design 2A20 Premier | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.13 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | Two Bedroom B1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Excelsior Tower | Picasso | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Ford | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePinecrest, Alexandria, VA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Pinecrest, Alexandria, VA
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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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