
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Van Dorn Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (61 Rentals)
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Broadstone Van Dorn

London Park Towers Apartments

Mason at Van Dorn

Whitestone at Landmark

Lerner Excelsior Tower

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101 North Ripley Apartments

Key Towers

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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes

491 N Armistead St
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5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit 909

Landmark Towers

Brent Place

South Port

Landmark Terrace

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

5831 Quantrell Ave

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Arrive Alexandria

4862 Eisenhower Ave

21 Canterbury Square
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Acclaim at Alexandria

Lerner Morningside

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Arbors on Duke

60 S Van Dorn St, Unit West end condominium

4 S Van Dorn St

5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

301 N Beauregard St

5911 Edsall Rd, Unit PH10

Contempo NOVA

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Edlandria
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5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion on the park

5300 Holmes Run Pkwy

250 S Reynolds St, Unit 304

27 Canterbury Sq, Unit 301

5500 Holmes Run Pkwy

200 N Pickett St

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The Summit

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Cameron Square

6101 Edsall Rd, Unit 4

240 S Reynolds St
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200 N Pickett St, Unit 214

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Curve 6100

4600 Duke St, Unit 1406

205 Yoakum Pkwy

431 N Armistead St, Unit 402

60 S Van Dorn St

307 Yoakum Pkwy

75 S Reynolds St

6 Canterbury Square, Unit 301b

203 Yoakum Pkwy
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Van Dorn, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Van Dorn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Dorn Studio Apartments | $1,561 | $1,295 | $1,973 |
| Van Dorn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $990 | $6,759 |
| Van Dorn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,449 | $1,721 | $7,983 |
| Van Dorn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $2,220 | $4,572 |
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Cheapest Available Van Dorn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Van Dorn area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Broadstone Van Dorn priced from $1,295. London Park Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,364. Here are the most affordable Van Dorn apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| London Park Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,364 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Yellowstone | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio,1BA | $1,517 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
| 101 North Ripley Apartments | One Bedroom (Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| Landmark Towers | Studio without Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Brent Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Dorn, VA
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Dorn area is the $2.10 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,380. The second greatest value Van Dorn apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Landmark Ridge starting at $2,435 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Central Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Van Dorn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| Landmark Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| The Summit | Design 1B15 Premier | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.21 |
| Lerner Morningside | Roosevelt - Towers | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| The Tuscany Apartments | The Raphael | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Lerner Excelsior Tower | Picasso | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio ,1BA | $2.06 |
| South Port | 717sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 101 North Ripley Apartments | One Bedroom (Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Brent Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Van Dorn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Van Dorn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Van Dorn is under $1,602.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Van Dorn?
The cheapest apartment in Van Dorn is Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,555, while the average apartment in Van Dorn costs $2,869.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Van Dorn?
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 38 regular apartments in Van Dorn 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 Van Dorn?
Cheap apartments in Van Dorn have an average cost of $460 which is $2,409 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Van Dorn.
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