Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Gardens Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (10 Rentals)

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Mount Vernon Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mount Vernon Gardens

7417-7421 Fordson RdAlexandria, VA 22306
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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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CREEKSIDE VILLAGE II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CREEKSIDE VILLAGE II

7979 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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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 Studio unit found at Meadow Woods priced from $1,279. Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,485. Here are the most affordable Riverside Gardens apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadow WoodsWilsonStudio,1BA$1,279
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$1,485
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside Gardens, VA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside Gardens area is the $2.36 price per square foot 2Bedroom 1Bathroom Model at Cherry Arms in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,206. The second greatest value Riverside Gardens apartment is the 7441 Convair Dr Model at 7441 Convair Dr, Unit 1 starting at $1,790 with a $2.24 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.
Cherry Arms2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.36
7441 Convair Dr, Unit 17441 Convair Dr1BR,1BA$2.24
Mallard Court ApartmentsACD1- Renovated2BR,1BA$2.59
Skyview ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$2.35
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$2.06
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$2.16
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$2.51
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$2.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverside Gardens, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #56

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

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2.5
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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 Meadow Woods which is listed at $1,409, while the average apartment in Riverside Gardens costs $2,487.

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 15 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 $243 which is $2,244 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside Gardens.

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