
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Seminary Hill Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (125 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Seminary Hill area of Alexandria.


The Square at 511 Apartments

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

Monticello at Southern Towers

Longview Terrace Apartments

Broadstone Van Dorn

Stratford at Southern Towers

Brent Place

Sherwood at Southern Towers

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Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes
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Eaton Square

The Graham at Southern Towers

Lloyd Apartments

Mason at Van Dorn

Seminary Towers

75 S Reynolds St

Whitestone at Landmark

Key Towers

London Park Towers Apartments

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Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes
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Foxchase

Braddock Lee

3911 Elbert Ave

South Port

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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes

2059 Huntington Ave

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Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Normandy Hill Apartments

Landmark Towers

The Oliver in Alexandria
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407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement

301 N Beauregard St, Unit 208

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

Landmark Terrace

5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

5831 Quantrell Ave

21 Canterbury Square

Parkstone Alexandria

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Newport Village
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The Point at Eisenhower Square

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101 North Ripley Apartments

Acclaim at Alexandria

26 Canterbury Square

5929 Quantrell Ave

1225 Martha Custis Dr

ReNew Alexandria

5801 Quantrell Ave

The Encore

Sinclaire on Seminary
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Seminary Hill, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Seminary Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminary Hill Studio Apartments | $1,581 | $1,186 | $2,699 |
| Seminary Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,089 | $990 | $6,759 |
| Seminary Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,580 | $1,503 | $10,000+ |
| Seminary Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $1,920 | $5,022 |
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There are currently 125 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Seminary Hill Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,171 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,206 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,242 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,254 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,291 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,292 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Newport Village | Two Bedroom B2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.74 |
| 101 North Ripley Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath - B (Renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement | 407 Summers Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Key Towers | Monticello | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Parkstone Alexandria | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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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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