
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rose Hill Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (72 Rentals)
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5823 Pearson Ln

134 Jasper Pl

6615 Schurtz St

Longview Terrace Apartments

Brent Place

Mason at Van Dorn

Whitestone at Landmark

Key Towers

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Foxchase
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London Park Towers Apartments

Acclaim at Alexandria

60 S Van Dorn St

8 S Van Dorn St

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4600 Duke St

The Residences at North Hill

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Landmark Terrace

South Port

5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

Haven Huntley Meadows

Beacon Hill

21 Canterbury Square

2633 Fort Farnsworth Rd

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Arbors on Duke

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101 North Ripley Apartments

The Point at Eisenhower Square
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26 Canterbury Square

The Belhaven Apartments

Contempo NOVA

4 S Van Dorn St

Edlandria

6939 Mary Caroline Cir

South Alex

The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn

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Curve 6100

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5605 Franconia Rd

250 S Reynolds St, Unit 304, Unit 304

255 S Pickett St

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Henley at Kingstowne

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6260 Edsall Road, Unit 402, Unit 402

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The Summit

12 S Van Dorn St, Unit 501

250 S Reynolds St

6431 Richmond Hwy

Park Place
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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 | $1,705 | $1,292 | $2,699 |
| Rose Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $1,302 | $6,759 |
| Rose Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $1,621 | $7,910 |
| Rose Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,778 | $1,920 | $3,917 |
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There are currently 72 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rose Hill Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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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 Studio unit found at Mason at Van Dorn priced from $1,365. Foxchase has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,519. Here are the most affordable Rose Hill apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| Foxchase | The Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1,519 |
| The Fields of Alexandria | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| London Park Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,586 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 1 Bedroom+Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Landmark Towers | Studio without Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Arrive Alexandria | Hawthorn | 1BR,1BA | $1,619 |
| Cortland Landmark | Alexandria-Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,639 |
| South Port | 732sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Residences at North Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,656 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rose Hill, VA
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rose Hill area is the $2.03 price per square foot Stratford Model at Key Towers in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,229. The second greatest value Rose Hill apartment is the Design 1B15 Model at The Summit starting at $2,198 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Maple Grove Estates 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Towers | Stratford | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| The Summit | Design 1B15 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
| 101 North Ripley Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath (Renovated) | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| Cherry Arms | 2Bedroom 1Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| The Shelby | Large One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Lerner Morningside | Jefferson- Towers | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| South Port | 732sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Arrive Alexandria | Hawthorn | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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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 $1,656.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rose Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Rose Hill is Foxchase which is listed at $1,519, while the average apartment in Rose Hill costs $2,650.
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 24 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 $516 which is $2,134 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rose Hill.
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