Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stratford on the Potomac Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (13 Rentals)

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8621 Lea Ln

AlexandriaVA22309

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Mount Vernon Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mount Vernon Gardens

7417-7421 Fordson RdAlexandria, VA 22306
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Colchester Towne
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colchester Towne

7988 Audubon AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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Rolling Hills Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rolling Hills Apartments

3707 Rolling Hills AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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Gum Springs Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gum Springs Glen

7837-7839 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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CREEKSIDE VILLAGE II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CREEKSIDE VILLAGE II

7979 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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Carydale Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carydale Village

8073 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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8263 Russell Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8263 Russell Rd

8263 Russell RdAlexandria, VA 22309
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Stratford on the Potomac, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Stratford on the Potomac Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Stratford on the Potomac area of Washington, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Stony Brook Apartments priced from $1,395. Washington Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,515. Here are the most affordable Stratford on the Potomac apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1,515
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$1,540
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,611
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$1,615

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stratford on the Potomac, VA

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stratford on the Potomac area is the $2.57 price per square foot BDC2 Model at Mallard Court Apartments in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Stratford on the Potomac apartment is the Type D Model at Skyview Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Gum Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stratford on the Potomac apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mallard Court ApartmentsBDC22BR,2BA$2.57
Skyview ApartmentsType D2BR,1.5BA$2.09
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Haven Huntley Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.35
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$2.06
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$2.23
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$2.35
Cherry Arms1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.61
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Stratford On The Potomac, 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 Stratford on the Potomac Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Stratford on the Potomac?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Stratford on the Potomac is under $1,866.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stratford on the Potomac?

The cheapest apartment in Stratford on the Potomac is Washington Square which is listed at $1,515, while the average apartment in Stratford on the Potomac costs $2,475.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Stratford on the Potomac?

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 28 regular apartments in Stratford on the Potomac 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 Stratford on the Potomac?

Cheap apartments in Stratford on the Potomac have an average cost of $511 which is $1,964 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stratford on the Potomac.

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