Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Stratford on the Potomac Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (28 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Stratford on the Potomac area of Alexandria.

property at 3700 Roxbury Ln

$850 - $1,150

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$850 - $1,150

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3700 Roxbury Ln

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 3204 Beechcraft Dr

$895

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$895

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3204 Beechcraft Dr

AlexandriaVA22306
property at 8056 Central Park Dr

$900 - $950

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8056 Central Park Dr

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8032 Saint Annes Ct

$900

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8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit UL 1, Unit UL 1

8032 Saint Annes Ct
AlexandriaVA22309

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Skyview Apartments
$1,650 - $2,495
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Skyview Apartments

8424 Sky View DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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property at 8385 Brockham Dr

$2,000

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8385 Brockham Dr

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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Carydale Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carydale Village

8073 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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Cherry Arms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Arms

7131 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
property at 8864 Walutes Cir

$1,900

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8864 Walutes Cir

AlexandriaVA22309

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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 1 Bed unit found at Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes priced from $1,415. Meadow Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable Stratford on the Potomac apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$1,415
Meadow WoodsPatrick Henry1BR,1BA$1,499
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$1,505
Haven Huntley Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,535
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,575
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom+Den1BR,1BA$1,599
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,611
Creekside Village IA1-601BR,1BA$1,695
Skyview ApartmentsType B - 1 bedroom w/den1BR,1BA$1,850
Mallard Courts ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1,975

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

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stratford on the Potomac area is the $2.23 price per square foot C1 Model at Courts Of Mount Vernon in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,880. The second greatest value Stratford on the Potomac apartment is the 7918 Casa Grande Pl Model at 7918 Casa Grande Pl, Unit SEQUOYAH starting at $2,650 with a $2.15 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.
Courts Of Mount VernonC13BR,1.5BA$2.23
7918 Casa Grande Pl, Unit SEQUOYAH7918 Casa Grande Pl3BR,2BA$2.15
Cherry Arms2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.24
Skyview ApartmentsType B - 1 bedroom w/den1BR,1BA$2.22
Creekside Village IA1-701BR,1BA$2.31
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$2.16
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Meadow WoodsPatrick Henry1BR,1BA$2.16
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$2.13
Haven Huntley Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34

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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 Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,415, 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 102 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 $778 which is $1,617 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stratford on the Potomac.

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