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

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5806 Pearson Ln
$990
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5806 Pearson Ln

5806 Pearson LnAlexandria, VA 22304
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101 North Ripley Apartments
$1,512 - $2,946
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$1,477 - $2,911
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$35

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$1,512 - $2,946
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

101 North Ripley Apartments

101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 491 N Armistead St

$1,575 - $1,645

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$1,575

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$1,575

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491 N Armistead St

AlexandriaVA22312

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property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit 909

5340 Holmes Run Pky
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

5340 Holmes Run Pky
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5831 Quantrell Ave

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

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5831 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
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Arrive Alexandria
Rent Specials
$1,679 - $3,399
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$1,679 - $3,399

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$1,679 - $3,399
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Arrive Alexandria

240 Yoakum PkwyAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 21 Canterbury Square

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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21 Canterbury Square

AlexandriaVA22304

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Arbors on Duke
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$1,745 - $2,379
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$1,719 - $2,353
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Arbors on Duke

5250 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,749

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$1,749

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$1,749

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 S Van Dorn St, Unit West end condominium

60 S Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,750 - $2,400

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$1,750

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$1,750

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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 301 N Beauregard St

$1,750 - $2,550

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$1,750

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$1,750

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301 N Beauregard St

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 5911 Edsall Rd

$1,799

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$1,799

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$1,799

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 29

5911 Edsall Rd, Unit PH10

5911 Edsall Rd
AlexandriaVA22304
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Edlandria
$1,895 - $2,795
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$1,895 - $2,795

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$1,895 - $2,795
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Edlandria

6198 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 5300 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 29

5300 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 250 S Reynolds St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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250 S Reynolds St, Unit 304

250 S Reynolds St
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 27 Canterbury Sq

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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27 Canterbury Sq, Unit 301

27 Canterbury Sq
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5500 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,900 - $2,350

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$1,900

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$1,900

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5500 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 200 N Pickett St

$1,950 - $2,700

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$1,950

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$1,950

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200 N Pickett St

AlexandriaVA22304
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The Summit
Rent Specials
$1,964 - $3,414
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$1,945 - $3,395
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The Summit

260 S Reynolds StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Cameron Square
Rent Specials
$1,973 - $6,840
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$1,869 - $6,736
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Cameron Square

5555 Cardinal PlAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 6101 Edsall Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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6101 Edsall Rd, Unit 4

6101 Edsall Rd
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 240 S Reynolds St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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240 S Reynolds St

AlexandriaVA22304

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Curve 6100
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$2,016 - $5,524
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$1,997 - $5,505
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Curve 6100

6100 Lincolnia RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 4600 Duke St

$2,075

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$2,075

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$2,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4600 Duke St, Unit 1406

4600 Duke St
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 205 Yoakum Pkwy

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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205 Yoakum Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 431 N Armistead St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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431 N Armistead St, Unit 402

431 N Armistead St
AlexandriaVA22312
property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,749 - $2,500

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$2,100

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$2,100

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60 S Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 307 Yoakum Pkwy

$2,150 - $2,800

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$2,150

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$2,150

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307 Yoakum Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 75 S Reynolds St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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75 S Reynolds St

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 203 Yoakum Pkwy

$2,200 - $2,900

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$2,200

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$2,200

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203 Yoakum Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,295
London Park Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,364
Mason at Van DornS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,398
Whitestone at LandmarkThe YellowstoneStudio,1BA$1,465
Key TowersOvertonStudio,1BA$1,517
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,555
101 North Ripley ApartmentsOne Bedroom (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1,594
Landmark TowersStudio without BalconyStudio,1BA$1,600
Brent Place1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.10
Landmark Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.34
The SummitDesign 1B15 Premier1BR,1.5BA$2.21
Lerner MorningsideRoosevelt - Towers2BR,1BA$2.26
The Tuscany ApartmentsThe Raphael1BR,1BA$2.29
Lerner Excelsior TowerPicasso1BR,1BA$2.21
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$2.06
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$2.24
101 North Ripley ApartmentsOne Bedroom (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2.28
Brent Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.36

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Van Dorn, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #41

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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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