
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rose Hill Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (73 Rentals)
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Longview Terrace Apartments

London Park Towers Apartments

75 S Reynolds St

Mason at Van Dorn

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Foxchase

Key Towers

Whitestone at Landmark

Lafayette Apartments

5804 Apsley House Ct
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Beacon Hill

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101 North Ripley Apartments

South Port

Landmark Towers

Brent Place

The Residences at North Hill

Arrive Alexandria

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

Landmark Terrace

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The Belhaven Apartments

21 Canterbury Square

8 S Van Dorn St

The Point at Eisenhower Square

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Arbors on Duke

Acclaim at Alexandria

60 S Van Dorn St, Unit West end condominium

Lerner Morningside

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Henley at Kingstowne

Rose Hill Apartments
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6220 Edsall Rd

Contempo NOVA

South Alex

4 S Van Dorn St

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Edlandria

6143 Edsall Rd

250 S Reynolds St, Unit 304

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Cameron Square

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Curve 6100

200 N Pickett St
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6101 Edsall Rd, Unit 4

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6032 Clames Dr, Unit Studio

5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn

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The Summit

60 S Van Dorn St

1100 Quaker Hill Dr

244 S Reynolds St, Unit #306

2704 Dartmouth Rd

244 S Reynolds St, Unit 401
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Rose Hill, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rose Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill Studio Apartments | $1,673 | $1,364 | $2,699 |
| Rose Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,009 | $1,090 | $6,759 |
| Rose Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $1,503 | $7,983 |
| Rose Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,992 | $2,220 | $5,200 |
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Cheapest Available Rose Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rose Hill area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Longview Terrace Apartments priced from $1,242. London Park Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,364. Here are the most affordable Rose Hill apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,242 |
| London Park Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,364 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,459 |
| Foxchase | The Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1,459 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio,1BA | $1,468 |
| Lafayette Apartments | <h3><center><b>One Bedroom</h3></center></b> | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Beacon Hill | Piper | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| South Port | 732sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,567 |
| Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rose Hill, VA
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rose Hill area is the $2.18 price per square foot Design 1A15 Model at The Summit in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $2,014. The second greatest value Rose Hill apartment is the <h3><center><b>Two Bedroom</h3></center></b> Model at Lafayette Apartments starting at $1,849 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Gum Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rose Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit | Design 1A15 | 1BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Lafayette Apartments | <h3><center><b>Two Bedroom</h3></center></b> | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Brent Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Lerner Morningside | Ashford - Gardens | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| The Fields of Alexandria | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Haven Huntley Meadows | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
| South Port | 717sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRose Hill, Alexandria, VA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rose Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rose Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rose Hill is under $1,585.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rose Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Rose Hill is Longview Terrace Apartments which is listed at $1,242, while the average apartment in Rose Hill costs $2,765.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rose Hill?
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 30 regular apartments in Rose Hill 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 Rose Hill?
Cheap apartments in Rose Hill have an average cost of $462 which is $2,303 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rose Hill.
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