Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Seminary Hill Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (125 Rentals)

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5806 Pearson Ln
$990
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$990

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5806 Pearson Ln

5806 Pearson LnAlexandria, VA 22304
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Eaton Square
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$1,350 - $1,759
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$1,350 - $1,759

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$1,350 - $1,759
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Eaton Square

801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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property at 75 S Reynolds St

$1,450 - $2,400

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$1,450

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$1,450

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75 S Reynolds St

AlexandriaVA22304

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Foxchase
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$1,509 - $2,717
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$1,440 - $2,648
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766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 3911 Elbert Ave

$1,530

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$1,530

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$1,530

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

3911 Elbert Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 2059 Huntington Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2059 Huntington Ave

AlexandriaVA22303

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407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement
$1,650
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$1,650

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$1,650
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407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement

407 Summers DrAlexandria, VA 22301
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property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

5340 Holmes Run Pky
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,625 - $2,500

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$1,650

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$1,650

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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5831 Quantrell Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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5831 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 21 Canterbury Square

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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21 Canterbury Square

AlexandriaVA22304
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Newport Village
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$1,712 - $3,318
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$1,601 - $3,207
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$111

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$1,712 - $3,318
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Newport Village

4757 W Braddock RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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property at 26 Canterbury Square

$1,745

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$1,745

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$1,745

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26 Canterbury Square

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5929 Quantrell Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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5929 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 1225 Martha Custis Dr

$1,750 - $2,600

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$1,750

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$1,750

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1225 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 5801 Quantrell Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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5801 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312

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Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Seminary Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Seminary Hill area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,099. Ashlawn at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,171. Here are the most affordable Seminary Hill apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,171
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,206
Longview Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,242
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,254
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,291
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,292
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seminary Hill, VA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seminary Hill area is the $1.98 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2A Model at Newport Village in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $2,301. The second greatest value Seminary Hill apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. James Plaza starting at $1,838 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Seminary Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Newport VillageTwo Bedroom B2A2BR,2BA$1.98
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.74
101 North Ripley ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath - B (Renovated)2BR,1BA$2.04
407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement407 Summers Dr2BR,2BA$1.83
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.95
Key TowersMonticello1BR,1BA$2.00
Parkstone Alexandria1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A021BR,1BA$2.00
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Longview Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98

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Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia and customized analysis for Southwest Washington. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Seminary Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Seminary Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Seminary Hill is under $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Seminary Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Seminary Hill is Longview Terrace Apartments which is listed at $1,242, while the average apartment in Seminary Hill costs $2,635.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Seminary 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 35 regular apartments in Seminary 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 Seminary Hill?

Cheap apartments in Seminary Hill have an average cost of $163 which is $2,472 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Seminary Hill.

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