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

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Bridgeyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeyard

1204 S Washington StAlexandria, VA 22314
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The Arden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arden

2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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Olde Towne West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olde Towne West

500 S Alfred StAlexandria, VA 22314
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115 S Patrick St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

115 S Patrick St

115 S Patrick StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cityside Huntington MetroOne Bedroom 760 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$1,500
Riverside ApartmentsStudio-Classic Executive S1BStudio,1BA$1,503
Monticello-LeeStudioStudio,1BA$1,670
Huntington GatewayBridgewater PremierStudio,1BA$1,961
The Foundry ApartmentsA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Colecroft CommunitySevern3BR,2BA$3.03
Dylan and Reese2 Bed/2 Bath-C12BR,2BA$3.66
The AsherA8d1BR,1BA$3.55
Carlyle MillMellon1BR,1BA$2.95
800 CarlyleA8a1BR,1BA$3.40
Bell Old TownA1G1BR,1BA$3.54
Huntington GatewayBridgewater PremierStudio ,1BA$3.27
Riverside ApartmentsStudio-Contemporary Premium S1CStudio ,1BA$3.43
Monticello-LeeStudioStudio ,1BA$3.37
Cityside Huntington MetroStudio 430 sq. ft.Studio ,1BA$3.55

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Southwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA

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Among neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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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