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Excelsior Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Excelsior Tower

5800 Quantrell AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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Parc View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parc View Apartments

5380 Holmes Run PkyAlexandria, VA 22304
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Lerner Morningside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lerner Morningside

4949 Manitoba DrAlexandria, VA 22312

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Landmark Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark Ridge

6161 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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Cortland Landmark
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cortland Landmark

300 Yoakum PkyAlexandria, VA 22304
Student Housing

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Van Dorn, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Van Dorn Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Van Dorn area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Brent Place priced from $1,302. Mason at Van Dorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,330. Here are the most affordable Van Dorn apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,302
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,330
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,335
Key TowersCoveStudio,1BA$1,440
Whitestone at LandmarkThe BrownstoneStudio,1BA$1,515
Acclaim at AlexandriaStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$1,564
Lerner MorningsideJefferson- Towers1BR,1BA$1,569
Landmark TowersStudio without BalconyStudio,1BA$1,600
London Park Towers Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,648

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Dorn, VA

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Van Dorn area is the $2.01 price per square foot Buckingham - Gardens Model at Lerner Morningside in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,657. The second greatest value Van Dorn apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments starting at $2,285 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Van Dorn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lerner MorningsideBuckingham - Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
London Park Towers Apartments2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.74
The Reserve at EisenhowerThe Bristol2BR,2BA$2.13
The SummitDesign 2A202BR,2BA$2.30
101 North Ripley ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath (Renovated)2BR,2BA$2.22
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesOne Bedroom w/ Den1BR,1BA$2.14
Excelsior TowerPicasso1BR,1BA$2.15
Landmark Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.29
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$2.18
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1.91

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Van Dorn, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #45

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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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 $1,648.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Van Dorn?

The cheapest apartment in Van Dorn is Brent Place which is listed at $1,302, while the average apartment in Van Dorn costs $2,630.

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 17 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 $215 which is $2,415 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Van Dorn.

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