
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Quadrant Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (39 Rentals)
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Monticello-Lee

2059 Huntington Ave

806 Jefferson St

2237 Farrington Ave

906 S Washington St

2301 Farrington Ave

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The Foundry

2305 Farrington Ave
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The Asher

800 Carlyle

MAA Carlyle Square

Dylan & Reese

2317 Huntington Ave

2317 Huntington Ave

Lincoln Old Town

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420 1/2 N Saint Asaph St, Unit 1

Alexan Florence
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Bell Old Town

134 Roberts Ln, Unit 401

5903 Mount Eagle Dr, Unit 1207

5903 Mt Eagle Dr

113 N Fayette St

Lineage at North Patrick

2237 Arlington Terrace

The Heritage at Old Town

Bridgeyard
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Gunston Hall Apartments

Olde Towne West

1006 Oronoco St

2330 Glendale Terrace

2330 Glendale Terrace

115 S Patrick St

Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station

226 N Patrick St

Commonwealth Ave
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5810 Fifer Dr

715 S Washington St

5903 Mt Eagle Dr
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 | $1,932 | $1,300 | $5,995 |
| Southwest Quadrant 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,444 | $1,450 | $9,113 |
| Southwest Quadrant 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,392 | $1,850 | $9,047 |
| Southwest Quadrant 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,905 | $2,500 | $4,675 |
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There are currently 39 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 $1,408. 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 | $1,408 |
| Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,439 |
| Huntington Gateway | Hollins Premier | 1BR,1BA | $1,908 |
| 800 Carlyle | S2a | Studio,1BA | $2,053 |
| Dylan & Reese | Studio-S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,061 |
| The Foundry | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A01 | 1BR,1BA | $2,081 |
| Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station | S-2 | Studio,1BA | $2,190 |
| Lincoln Old Town | Fairfax | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Quadrant, VA
As of April 05, 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 C8b Model at The Asher starting at $3,497 with a $3.34 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 |
| The Asher | C8b | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
| Carlyle Mill | Carnegie | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| 420 1/2 N Saint Asaph St, Unit Unit 1 | 420 1/2 N Saint Asaph St | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 706 North | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Monticello-Lee | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| MAA Carlyle Square | Traditional 1x1 638-689 SF | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| Lincoln Old Town | Fairfax | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Huntington Gateway | Bridgewater Premier | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio ,1BA | $3.02 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet 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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