Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stratford on the Potomac Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (26 Rentals)

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property at 8131 Pinelake Ct

$850

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8131 Pinelake Ct, Unit Level 3 - Room 1

8131 Pinelake Ct
AlexandriaVA22309
property at 7913 Central Park Cir

$850 - $1,200

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$850 - $1,200

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7913 Central Park Cir

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 3700 Roxbury Ln

$850 - $1,150

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3700 Roxbury Ln

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8032 Saint Annes Ct

$900

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8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit UL 1

8032 Saint Annes Ct
AlexandriaVA22309

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Skyview Apartments
$1,650 - $2,150
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Skyview Apartments

8424 Sky View DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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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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Carydale Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carydale Village

8073 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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property at 4405 Groombridge Way

$1,400

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4405 Groombridge Way

AlexandriaVA22309
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Haven Huntley Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Haven Huntley Meadows

7300 Jon Paul DrAlexandria, VA 22306
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Cherry Arms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Arms

7131 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306

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 1 Bed unit found at Stony Brook Apartments priced from $1,142. Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,340. Here are the most affordable Stratford on the Potomac apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,142
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$1,340
Meadow WoodsPatrick Henry1BR,1BA$1,419
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,499
Haven Huntley Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Skyview ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$1,650
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,656
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$1,720
Cherry Arms1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,767
Creekside Village IB1-602BR,1BA$1,795

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

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stratford on the Potomac area is the $2.21 price per square foot C2-70 Model at Creekside Village I in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,445. The second greatest value Stratford on the Potomac apartment is the C2 -RENOVATED Model at Mallard Courts Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.64 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.
Creekside Village IC2-703BR,2BA$2.21
Mallard Courts ApartmentsC2 -RENOVATED3BR,2BA$2.64
Lafayette Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.07
Skyview ApartmentsType B - 1 bedroom w/den1BR,1BA$2.22
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$2.12
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$2.16
Meadow WoodsWoodlawn1BR,1BA$2.12
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$2.51
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.48
Haven Huntley Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stratford on the Potomac Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Stratford on the Potomac is Stony Brook Apartments which is listed at $1,142, while the average apartment in Stratford on the Potomac costs $2,395.

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 94 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 $1,204 which is $1,191 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stratford on the Potomac.

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