
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Soutwest Quadrant Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (26 Rentals)
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Monticello-Lee

814 Jefferson St
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311 S Washington St

1016 Prince St

922 S Washington St

The Foundry Apartments

1219 Oronoco St

850 John Carlyle St

MAA Carlyle Square

Dylan and Reese

Lincoln Old Town
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Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station

Carlyle Mill

800 Carlyle
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Bell Old Town

The Asher

212 N Patrick St
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Soutwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Soutwest Quadrant?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Soutwest Quadrant Studio Apartments | $2,688 | $1,493 | $8,741 |
Soutwest Quadrant 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,010 | $1,600 | $9,755 |
Soutwest Quadrant 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,934 | $1,925 | $10,000+ |
Soutwest Quadrant 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,094 | $2,300 | $8,950 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Soutwest Quadrant Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Riverside Apartments | Studio-Classic Executive S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,513 |
Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,619 |
Huntington Gateway | Emory Premier | 1BR,1BA | $1,885 |
The Foundry Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,942 |
MAA Carlyle Square | Traditional 1x1 535-637 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2,016 |
Carlyle Mill | Berkshire | 1BR,1BA | $2,186 |
Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station | S-4 | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Bell Old Town | A1E | 1BR,1BA | $2,205 |
800 Carlyle | A7a | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Colecroft Community | Severn | 3BR,2BA | $3.53 |
24 E Maple St, Unit #1 | 24 E Maple St | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
Carlyle Mill | Berkshire | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
800 Carlyle | A8a | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
Lincoln Old Town | Fairfax | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
Bell Old Town | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
MAA Carlyle Square | Traditional 1x1 638-689 SF | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
Huntington Gateway | Bridgewater Premier | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
Riverside Apartments | Studio-Classic Executive S1B | Studio ,1BA | $3.03 |
Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
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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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