
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Soutwest Quadrant Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (31 Rentals)
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2059 Huntington Ave

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The Foundry

Monticello-Lee

Lincoln Old Town

715 S Washington St

2237 Farrington Ave
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800 Carlyle

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Dylan & Reese

MAA Carlyle Square

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The Asher

2151 Jamieson Ave

131 N Washington St

5651 Fenwick Drive
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520 John Carlyle St

515 N Washington St

Lineage at North Patrick

The Heritage at Old Town

Bridgeyard

The Arden

Gunston Hall Apartments
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Olde Towne West

1006 Oronoco St

1224 Prince St

Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station

115 S Patrick St

921 Cameron St

Commonwealth Ave
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505 E Braddock Rd

113 S St Asaph St

1012 Duke St
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soutwest Quadrant Studio Apartments | $1,776 | $1,287 | $2,400 |
| Soutwest Quadrant 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $1,600 | $4,008 |
| Soutwest Quadrant 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,104 | $2,000 | $6,000 |
| Soutwest Quadrant 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,661 | $2,375 | $4,300 |
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There are currently 31 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 Riverside Apartments priced from $1,287. Cityside Huntington Metro has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Soutwest Quadrant apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,287 |
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Huntington Gateway | Emory Premier | 1BR,1BA | $1,829 |
| Lincoln Old Town | Calvert | Studio,1BA | $1,923 |
| The Foundry | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,926 |
| 800 Carlyle | S2a | Studio,1BA | $2,019 |
| Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station | S-1 | Studio,1BA | $2,066 |
| MAA Carlyle Square | Studio 0x1 513 SF | Studio,1BA | $2,215 |
| The Asher | S4 | Studio,1BA | $2,237 |
| Dylan & Reese | Dylan SB | 1BR,1BA | $2,291 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Soutwest Quadrant, VA
As of June 11, 2026 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 Selkirk Model at Carlyle Mill starting at $3,293 with a $3.11 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colecroft Community | Severn | 3BR,2BA | $3.53 |
| Carlyle Mill | Selkirk | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
| Bell Old Town | A1J | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| 800 Carlyle | A4a | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| Cortland Alexandria | A3R | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station | S-1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.50 |
| Huntington Gateway | Bridgewater Premier | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
| Lincoln Old Town | Ashlawn | Studio ,1BA | $3.96 |
| The Foundry | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A01 | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 336 sq. ft. | Studio ,1BA | $3.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSoutwest Quadrant, Alexandria, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
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 $2,291.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Soutwest Quadrant?
The cheapest apartment in Soutwest Quadrant is Riverside Apartments which is listed at $1,587, while the average apartment in Soutwest Quadrant costs $3,865.
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 37 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 $186 which is $3,679 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Soutwest Quadrant.
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