Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Soutwest Quadrant Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (26 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

500-524 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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Commonwealth Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

Commonwealth Ave

401 Commonwealth AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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Soutwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Soutwest Quadrant Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Soutwest Quadrant area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Cityside Huntington Metro priced from $1,450. Riverside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,513. Here are the most affordable Soutwest Quadrant apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cityside Huntington MetroStudio 430 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,450
Riverside ApartmentsStudio-Classic Executive S1BStudio,1BA$1,513
Monticello-LeeStudioStudio,1BA$1,619
Huntington GatewayEmory Premier1BR,1BA$1,885
The Foundry ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,942
MAA Carlyle SquareTraditional 1x1 535-637 SF1BR,1BA$2,016
Carlyle MillBerkshire1BR,1BA$2,186
Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower StationS-4Studio,1BA$2,195
Bell Old TownA1E1BR,1BA$2,205
800 CarlyleA7a1BR,1BA$2,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Soutwest Quadrant, VA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Soutwest 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 Soutwest Quadrant apartment is the 24 E Maple St Model at 24 E Maple St, Unit #1 starting at $2,600 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Soutwest Quadrant apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Colecroft CommunitySevern3BR,2BA$3.53
24 E Maple St, Unit #124 E Maple St1BR,1BA$2.74
Carlyle MillBerkshire1BR,1BA$2.57
800 CarlyleA8a1BR,1BA$3.41
Lincoln Old TownFairfax1BR,1BA$3.37
Bell Old TownA1B1BR,1BA$3.37
MAA Carlyle SquareTraditional 1x1 638-689 SF1BR,1BA$3.40
Huntington GatewayBridgewater PremierStudio ,1BA$3.27
Riverside ApartmentsStudio-Classic Executive S1BStudio ,1BA$3.03
Monticello-LeeStudioStudio ,1BA$3.27

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Soutwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Soutwest Quadrant Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Soutwest Quadrant?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Soutwest Quadrant is under $2,280.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Soutwest Quadrant?

The cheapest apartment in Soutwest Quadrant is Cityside Huntington Metro which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Soutwest Quadrant costs $3,975.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Soutwest 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 34 regular apartments in Soutwest 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 Soutwest Quadrant?

Cheap apartments in Soutwest Quadrant have an average cost of $305 which is $3,670 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Soutwest Quadrant.

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