
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Van Dorn Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (50 Rentals)
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Broadstone Van Dorn

Brent Place

Mason at Van Dorn

75 S Reynolds St

Whitestone at Landmark

Key Towers

London Park Towers Apartments

South Port

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Landmark Towers

Arrive Alexandria

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101 North Ripley Apartments

Landmark Terrace

301 N Beauregard St, Unit 208

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

21 Canterbury Square

5831 Quantrell Ave

Acclaim at Alexandria
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26 Canterbury Square

5929 Quantrell Ave

5801 Quantrell Ave

Contempo NOVA

4 S Van Dorn St

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Arbors on Duke

6301 Stevenson Ave, Unit 403

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Edlandria

301 N Beauregard St

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Curve 6100
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The Summit

37 Canterbury Square

6101 Edsall Rd, Unit 4

200 N Pickett St

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Cameron Square

5931 Quantrell Ave

4870 Eisenhower Ave

244 S Reynolds St, Unit #306

60 S Van Dorn St

4600 Duke St
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Edsall Station - Section 8

Parc View Apartments

Excelsior Tower

491 N Armistead St

60 S Van Dorn St, Unit 413

Lerner Morningside

301 N Beauregard St, Unit 209

Landmark Ridge

5500 Holmes Run 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 | $1,553 | $1,254 | $2,139 |
| Van Dorn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $990 | $6,759 |
| Van Dorn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $1,621 | $7,983 |
| Van Dorn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,571 | $1,920 | $3,274 |
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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 $1,254. Mason at Van Dorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,422. 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 | $1,254 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,422 |
| London Park Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,486 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| South Port | 732sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,554 |
| Landmark Towers | Studio without Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Redstone | 1BR,1BA | $1,673 |
| Arrive Alexandria | Cherry | 1BR,1BA | $1,679 |
| Key Towers | Monticello | 1BR,1BA | $1,710 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Dorn, VA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Dorn area is the $2.21 price per square foot Oak Model at Park Place in the in the Loisdale Estates neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Van Dorn apartment is the Pentagon-Renovated Model at Cortland Landmark starting at $2,452 with a $2.37 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Place | Oak | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Cortland Landmark | Pentagon-Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 101 North Ripley Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath - B (Renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| The Summit | Design 1A15 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.24 |
| Arrive Alexandria | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Key Towers | Monticello | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Lerner Morningside | Ashford - Gardens | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Excelsior Tower | Monet - Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| South Port | 717sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleVan Dorn, Alexandria, VA
Ranked #49
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,710.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Van Dorn?
The cheapest apartment in Van Dorn is London Park Towers Apartments which is listed at $1,518, while the average apartment in Van Dorn costs $2,548.
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 18 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 $470 which is $2,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Van Dorn.
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