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Cityside Huntington Metro
6034 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22303
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Quadrant Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (19 Rentals)
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Monticello-Lee
620 Jefferson StAlexandria, VA 22314
2059 Huntington Ave
AlexandriaVA22303
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MAA Carlyle Square
501 Holland LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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2470 Mandeville LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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800 Carlyle
800 John Carlyle StAlexandria, VA 22314
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620 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Lincoln Old Town
401 Holland LnAlexandria, VA 22314
2317 Huntington Ave
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Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station
2250 Dock LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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115 S Patrick St
115 S Patrick StAlexandria, VA 22314
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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 | $2,055 | $1,300 | $5,081 |
| Southwest Quadrant 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,787 | $1,450 | $6,261 |
| Southwest Quadrant 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,635 | $1,914 | $7,765 |
| Southwest Quadrant 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,972 | $2,450 | $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 $1,379. 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 336 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,379 |
| Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,429 |
| Huntington Gateway | Bridgewater | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| 800 Carlyle | S2a | Studio,1BA | $1,887 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Quadrant, VA
As of December 09, 2025 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 Mastadon Model at Carlyle Mill starting at $2,644 with a $2.49 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 | Mastadon | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
| Bell Old Town | A1I | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| 115 S Patrick St | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| MAA Carlyle Square | Traditional 1x1 535-637 SF | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| Huntington Gateway | Bridgewater Premier | Studio ,1BA | $3.14 |
| 800 Carlyle | S2a | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
| Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station | S-2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.64 |
| Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.89 |
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 336 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 $2,094.
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 $1,450, while the average apartment in Southwest Quadrant costs $6,165.
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 33 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 $118 which is $6,047 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Quadrant.
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