Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Seminary Hill Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (131 Rentals)

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property at 4807 Poplar Dr

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

4807 Poplar Dr

AlexandriaVA22310

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property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,375 - $2,600

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$1,375
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$1,375

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60 S Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22304
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Eaton Square
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$1,377 - $1,922
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$1,377 - $1,922
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$1,377 - $1,922
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Eaton Square

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

$1,450 - $2,600

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$1,450
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$1,450

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75 S Reynolds St

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 2059 Huntington Ave

$1,450 - $1,950

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$1,450
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$1,450

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2059 Huntington Ave

AlexandriaVA22303
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101 North Ripley Apartments
$1,460 - $3,103
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$1,425 - $3,068
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$35
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$1,460 - $3,103
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101 North Ripley Apartments

101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Foxchase
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$1,476 - $2,563
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$1,397 - $2,484
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Foxchase

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 Jun 1

3911 Elbert Ave

AlexandriaVA22305

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property at 4600 Duke St

$1,600 - $2,850

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$1,600
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$1,600

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4600 Duke St

AlexandriaVA22304
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Braddock Lee
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$1,625 - $2,294
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$1,523 - $2,192
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$102
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$1,625 - $2,294
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Braddock Lee

2423 Menokin DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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property at 5831 Quantrell Ave

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5831 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312

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property at 8 S Van Dorn St

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

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8 S Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22304
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Newport Village
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$1,738 - $3,535
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$1,627 - $3,424
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$111
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$1,738 - $3,535
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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

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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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

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 29

5929 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 2301 Farrington Ave

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2301 Farrington Ave

AlexandriaVA22303
property at 1225 Martha Custis Dr

$1,750 - $3,000

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$1,750
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$1,750

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 29

1225 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302

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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 Monticello at Southern Towers priced from $1,145. Stratford at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,193. Here are the most affordable Seminary Hill apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,145
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,193
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,194
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,195
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,200
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,336
Key TowersOvertonStudio,1BA$1,351
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,377
The SpireOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seminary Hill, VA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seminary Hill area is the $2.02 price per square foot Design 2A20 Premier Model at The Summit in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $2,267. The second greatest value Seminary Hill apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. James Plaza starting at $1,741 with a $1.64 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.
The SummitDesign 2A20 Premier2BR,2BA$2.02
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft2BR,1.5BA$2.17
Landmark TowersLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.06
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.79
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2.00
Woodmont Park Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.05
Broadstone Van DornFord1BR,1BA$1.99
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$1.95

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Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $1,450.

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

The cheapest apartment in Seminary Hill is Eaton Square which is listed at $1,377, while the average apartment in Seminary Hill costs $2,670.

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 67 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 $222 which is $2,448 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Seminary Hill.

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