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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 2 Beds unit found at Stony Brook Apartments priced from $1,395. Washington Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,515. Here are the most affordable Riverside Gardens apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1,515
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$1,540

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside Gardens, VA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside Gardens area is the $2.57 price per square foot BDC2 Model at Mallard Court Apartments in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,650. 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.
Mallard Court ApartmentsBDC22BR,2BA$2.57
Skyview ApartmentsType D2BR,1.5BA$2.09
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Haven Huntley Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.35
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$2.06
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$2.23
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$2.35
Cherry Arms1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.61
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Gardens

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverside Gardens?

There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in Riverside Gardens, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,395 to $5,924. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverside Gardens ranging from $850 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riverside Gardens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riverside Gardens ranges from $850 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,201.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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