Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Gardens Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (31 Rentals)

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Stony Brook Apartments
$1,142 - $1,775

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Base Rent$1,142 - $1,775

Total Monthly Price$1,142 - $1,775
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Stony Brook Apartments

3600 Buckman RdAlexandria, VA 22309
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Meadow Woods
$1,399 - $2,109

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Base Rent$1,399 - $2,109

Total Monthly Price$1,399 - $2,109
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Meadow Woods

3308 Lockheed BlvdAlexandria, VA 22306
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Lafayette Apartments
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$1,399 - $2,463

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Base Rent$1,399 - $2,463

Total Monthly Price$1,399 - $2,463
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lafayette Apartments

7136 Groveton Gardens RdAlexandria, VA 22306
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Washington Square
$1,440 - $1,790

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Base Rent$1,440 - $1,790

Total Monthly Price$1,440 - $1,790
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Washington Square

8547 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22309
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Landings I
$1,451 - $2,732

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Base Rent$1,451 - $2,732

Total Monthly Price$1,451 - $2,732
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Landings I

5401 Claymont DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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Beacon Hill
$1,550 - $2,550

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Base Rent$1,550 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550 - $2,550
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Beacon Hill

3100 Southgate DrAlexandria, VA 22306
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The Residences at North Hill
$1,656 - $2,280

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Base Rent$1,656 - $2,280

Total Monthly Price$1,656 - $2,280
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Residences at North Hill

7201 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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Creekside Village
$1,695 - $2,445

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Base Rent$1,695 - $2,445

Total Monthly Price$1,695 - $2,445
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Creekside Village

7979 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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property at 7990 Audubon Ave
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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7990 Audubon Ave

AlexandriaVA22306
property at 7984 Audubon Ave
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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7984 Audubon Ave

AlexandriaVA22306
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Skyview Apartments
$1,950 - $2,375

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Base Rent$1,950 - $2,375

Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $2,375
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Skyview Apartments

8424 Sky View DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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property at 7505 Calderon Ct
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
2 Bedroom Rentals
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7505 Calderon Ct

AlexandriaVA22306
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Mallard Courts Apartments
$2,000 - $2,650

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,650

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,650
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mallard Courts Apartments

4511 Colony CtAlexandria, VA 22309
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property at 8145 Mount Vernon Hwy
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
6 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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8145 Mount Vernon Hwy

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 3946 El Camino Pl
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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3946 El Camino Pl

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 7526 Coxton Ct
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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7526 Coxton Ct

AlexandriaVA22306
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Colchester Towne
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colchester Towne

7988 Audubon AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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Rolling Hills Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rolling Hills Apartments

3707 Rolling Hills AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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Gum Springs Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gum Springs Glen

7837-7839 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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Carydale Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carydale Village

8073 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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property at 8036 Pantano Pl
$2,050

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Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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8036 Pantano Pl

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8071 Pantano Pl
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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8071 Pantano Pl

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8056 Pantano Pl
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 24
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8056 Pantano Pl

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 3931 Sonora Pl
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3931 Sonora Pl

AlexandriaVA22309

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property at 2723 Manorhaven Ct
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2723 Manorhaven Ct

AlexandriaVA22306
property at 7901 Casa Grande Pl
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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7901 Casa Grande Pl

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 3808 Joshua Pl
$2,600

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Base Rent$2,600

Total Monthly Price$2,600
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3808 Joshua Pl

AlexandriaVA22309

Riverside Gardens, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverside Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside Gardens area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stony Brook Apartments priced from $1,142. Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,356. Here are the most affordable Riverside Gardens apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,142
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$1,356
Meadow WoodsPatrick Henry1BR,1BA$1,399
Lafayette Apartments<h3><center><b>One Bedroom</h3></center></b>1BR,1BA$1,399
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1,440
Landings IAllen1BR,1BA$1,451
Beacon HillPiperStudio,1BA$1,550
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$1,570
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,656
Creekside VillageB1-602BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside Gardens, VA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside Gardens area is the $2.21 price per square foot C2-70 Model at Creekside Village in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,445. The second greatest value Riverside Gardens apartment is the Type D Model at Skyview Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Gum Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Creekside VillageC2-703BR,2BA$2.21
Skyview ApartmentsType D2BR,1.5BA$2.09
Lafayette Apartments<h3><center><b>Two Bedroom</h3></center></b>2BR,1BA$2.07
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 870 sqft2BR,1BA$1.98
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.13
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1.95
Meadow WoodsWoodlawn1BR,1BA$2.08
Landings IAllen1BR,1BA$2.11
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$2.29
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Gardens Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Riverside Gardens is Stony Brook Apartments which is listed at $1,142, while the average apartment in Riverside Gardens costs $1,942.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside Gardens?

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 104 regular apartments in Riverside Gardens 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 Riverside Gardens?

Cheap apartments in Riverside Gardens have an average cost of $1,221 which is $721 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside Gardens.

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