
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Quadrant Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (19 Rentals)
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814 Jefferson St

Monticello-Lee

The Foundry

Bell Old Town

800 Carlyle
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MAA Carlyle Square

2301 Farrington Ave

Carlyle Mill

Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station

545 E Braddock Rd

Lineage at North Patrick
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Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Quadrant?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Quadrant Studio Apartments | $2,078 | $1,300 | $4,602 |
| Southwest Quadrant 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,757 | $1,450 | $5,330 |
| Southwest Quadrant 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,563 | $1,950 | $7,765 |
| Southwest Quadrant 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,810 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Quadrant Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Quadrant Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Quadrant area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Cityside Huntington Metro priced from $1,300. Riverside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,336. Here are the most affordable Southwest Quadrant apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,336 |
| Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,670 |
| The Foundry | Studio-S03FF | Studio,1BA | $1,870 |
| 800 Carlyle | S2a | Studio,1BA | $1,902 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Quadrant, VA
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Quadrant area is the $3.53 price per square foot Severn Model at The Colecroft Community in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Southwest Quadrant apartment is the Mellon Model at Carlyle Mill starting at $2,089 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Quadrant apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colecroft Community | Severn | 3BR,2BA | $3.53 |
| Carlyle Mill | Mellon | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Bell Old Town | A1E | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| MAA Carlyle Square | Traditional 1x1 535-637 SF | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| Huntington Gateway | Bridgewater Premier | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
| 800 Carlyle | S3a | Studio ,1BA | $3.53 |
| Lincoln Old Town | Calvert | Studio ,1BA | $3.88 |
| The Foundry | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A01 | 1BR,1BA | $3.87 |
| Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.37 |
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 336 sq. ft. | Studio ,1BA | $3.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA
Ranked #43
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Quadrant Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Quadrant?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Quadrant is at Cityside Huntington Metro listed at $1,300.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Quadrant Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Quadrant Apartment is $1,450 at Cityside Huntington Metro.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Quadrant Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Quadrant is starting from $1,950 at Cityside Huntington Metro.
What is the most affordable Southwest Quadrant Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southwest Quadrant Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cityside Huntington Metro and starts from $2,350.
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