
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Quadrant Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (17 Rentals)
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Monticello-Lee

818 Jefferson St

814 Jefferson St
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922 S Washington St

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800 Carlyle

MAA Carlyle Square

Dylan and Reese

Carlyle Mill
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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 |
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Southwest Quadrant Studio Apartments | $2,518 | $1,503 | $7,423 |
Southwest Quadrant 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,873 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Quadrant 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,734 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Quadrant 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,503 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Quadrant 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,820 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 17 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 1 Bed unit found at Cityside Huntington Metro priced from $1,500. Riverside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,503. Here are the most affordable Southwest Quadrant apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cityside Huntington Metro | One Bedroom 760 sq. ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Riverside Apartments | Studio-Classic Executive S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,503 |
Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,670 |
Huntington Gateway | Bridgewater Premier | Studio,1BA | $1,961 |
The Foundry Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,076 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Quadrant, VA
As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Quadrant area is the $3.03 price per square foot Severn Model at The Colecroft Community in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Southwest Quadrant apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath-C1 Model at Dylan and Reese starting at $3,225 with a $3.66 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. |
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The Colecroft Community | Severn | 3BR,2BA | $3.03 |
Dylan and Reese | 2 Bed/2 Bath-C1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.66 |
The Asher | A8d | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
Carlyle Mill | Mellon | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
800 Carlyle | A8a | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
Bell Old Town | A1G | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
Huntington Gateway | Bridgewater Premier | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
Riverside Apartments | Studio-Contemporary Premium S1C | Studio ,1BA | $3.43 |
Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.37 |
Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio ,1BA | $3.55 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Quadrant Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Quadrant?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Quadrant is under $2,401.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Quadrant?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Quadrant is Cityside Huntington Metro which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Southwest Quadrant costs $13,820.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Quadrant?
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 38 regular apartments in Southwest Quadrant 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 Southwest Quadrant?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Quadrant have an average cost of $165 which is $13,655 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Quadrant.
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