
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Pinecrest Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,246 (20 Rentals)


Broadstone Van Dorn

Mason at Van Dorn

Key Towers

60 S Van Dorn St

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101 North Ripley Apartments

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75 S Reynolds St, Unit Unit 317, Unit Unit 317

Whitestone at Landmark

Acclaim at Alexandria

Landmark Towers

London Park Towers Apartments
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Skyline Towers
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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 | $1,578 | $1,246 | $2,549 |
| Pinecrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $1,299 | $7,053 |
| Pinecrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $1,621 | $7,486 |
| Pinecrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,773 | $1,920 | $4,172 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePinecrest, Alexandria, VA
Ranked #31
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,586.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pinecrest?
The cheapest apartment in Pinecrest is Broadstone Van Dorn which is listed at $1,246, while the average apartment in Pinecrest costs $2,600.
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 19 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 $270 which is $2,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pinecrest.
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