
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vernon Square Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (21 Rentals)
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8621 Lea Ln

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8263 Russell Rd
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The Landings I

5756 Village Green Dr
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The Landings 2
Vernon Square, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Vernon Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Vernon Square Studio Apartments | $2,158 | $1,300 | $4,371 |
Vernon Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $1,425 | $4,753 |
Vernon Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,625 | $1,395 | $5,924 |
Vernon Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,978 | $1,591 | $5,000 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Vernon Square Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Vernon Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Vernon Square area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at The Landings 2 priced from $1,300. Stony Brook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Vernon Square apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Landings 2 | Studio 60% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,487 |
Washington Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B | 1BR,1BA | $1,515 |
Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 735 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,540 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vernon Square, VA
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Vernon Square area is the $2.57 price per square foot BDC2 Model at Mallard Court Apartments in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Vernon Square apartment is the Type D Model at Skyview Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Gum Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vernon Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mallard Court Apartments | BDC2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
Skyview Apartments | Type D | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.09 |
Stony Brook Apartments | Three-bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
Manchester Lakes | The Mt. Vernon Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community) | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Washington Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Lafayette Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Abbotts Run Apartment Homes | The Madison | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
The Landings I | One Bedroom LA1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Courts Of Mount Vernon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vernon Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Vernon Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Vernon Square is under $2,067.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vernon Square?
The cheapest apartment in Vernon Square is Manchester Lakes which is listed at $1,487, while the average apartment in Vernon Square costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Vernon Square?
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 47 regular apartments in Vernon Square 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 Vernon Square?
Cheap apartments in Vernon Square have an average cost of $483 which is $2,017 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vernon Square.
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