Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Vernon Square Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (36 Rentals)

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property at 8056 Central Park Dr
$900 - $950

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Base Rent$900 - $950

Total Monthly Price$900 - $950
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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8056 Central Park Dr

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8032 St Annes Ct
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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8032 St Annes Ct

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8131 Pinelake Ct
$925

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Base Rent$925

Total Monthly Price$925
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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8131 Pinelake Ct, Unit Level 3 - Room 2

8131 Pinelake Ct
AlexandriaVA22309
property at 7913 Central Park Cir
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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7913 Central Park Cir, Unit Primary

7913 Central Park Cir
AlexandriaVA22309
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Stony Brook Apartments
$1,142 - $1,775

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Base Rent$1,142 - $1,775

Total Monthly Price$1,142 - $1,775
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Stony Brook Apartments

3600 Buckman RdAlexandria, VA 22309
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property at 7913 Central Park Cir
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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7913 Central Park Cir

AlexandriaVA22309
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Washington Square
$1,440 - $1,790

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,440 - $1,790

Total Monthly Price$1,440 - $1,790
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Washington Square

8547 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22309
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Landings I
$1,451 - $2,732

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Base Rent$1,451 - $2,732

Total Monthly Price$1,451 - $2,732
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Landings I

5401 Claymont DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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property at 4260 Buckman Rd
$1,499

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Base Rent$1,499

Total Monthly Price$1,499
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4260 Buckman Rd

AlexandriaVA22309
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Creekside Village
$1,695 - $2,445

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Base Rent$1,695 - $2,445

Total Monthly Price$1,695 - $2,445
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Creekside Village

7979 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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property at 7990 Audubon Ave
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 11
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7990 Audubon Ave

AlexandriaVA22306
property at 4258 Buckman Rd
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4258 Buckman Rd

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 7984 Audubon Ave
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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7984 Audubon Ave

AlexandriaVA22306
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Abbotts Run Apartment Homes
$1,916 - $3,956

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,911 - $3,951
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Abbotts Run Apartment Homes

5711 Woodlawn Gable DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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Oaks of Woodlawn
$1,950 - $2,290

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Base Rent$1,950 - $2,290

Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $2,290
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Oaks of Woodlawn

8799 Old Colony WayAlexandria, VA 22309
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Skyview Apartments
$1,950 - $2,375

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950 - $2,375

Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $2,375
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Skyview Apartments

8424 Sky View DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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Mallard Courts Apartments
$2,000 - $2,650

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,650

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,650
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mallard Courts Apartments

4511 Colony CtAlexandria, VA 22309
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property at 3946 El Camino Pl
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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3946 El Camino Pl

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8385 Brockham Dr
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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8385 Brockham Dr

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8607 Beekman Pl
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
6 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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8607 Beekman Pl

AlexandriaVA22309
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property at 4418 Pembrook Village Dr
$2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
2 Bedroom Rentals
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4418 Pembrook Village Dr

AlexandriaVA22309
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Colchester Towne
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colchester Towne

7988 Audubon AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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Rolling Hills Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rolling Hills Apartments

3707 Rolling Hills AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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Gum Springs Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gum Springs Glen

7837-7839 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
Senior Living
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Carydale Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carydale Village

8073 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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property at 8633 Beekman Pl
$1,775

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,775

Total Monthly Price$1,775
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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8633 Beekman Pl

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 5700 Olde Mill Ct
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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5700 Olde Mill Ct, Unit 147

5700 Olde Mill Ct
AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8607 Beekman Pl
$2,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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8607 Beekman Pl

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 5384 Bedford Terrace
$2,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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5384 Bedford Terrace

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8036 Pantano Pl
$2,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,050

Total Monthly Price$2,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
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8036 Pantano Pl

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8056 Pantano Pl
$2,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 24
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8056 Pantano Pl

AlexandriaVA22309

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Vernon Square, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Vernon Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Vernon Square area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stony Brook Apartments priced from $1,142. Washington Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,440. Here are the most affordable Vernon Square apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,142
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1,440
Landings IAllen1BR,1BA$1,451
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$1,570
Creekside VillageA1-601BR,1BA$1,695
Abbotts Run Apartment HomesThe Madison1BR,1BA$1,916
Skyview ApartmentsType D2BR,1BA$1,950
Oaks of Woodlawn1x1 7871BR,1BA$1,950
Mallard Courts ApartmentsB1-Renovated2BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vernon Square, VA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vernon Square area is the $1.88 price per square foot 1x1 787 Model at Oaks of Woodlawn in the in the Loisdale Estates neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Vernon Square apartment is the C2 -RENOVATED Model at Mallard Courts Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.64 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oaks of Woodlawn1x1 7871BR,1BA$1.88
Mallard Courts ApartmentsC2 -RENOVATED3BR,2BA$2.64
Skyview ApartmentsType D2BR,1.5BA$2.09
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.13
Creekside VillageA1-601BR,1BA$2.25
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1.95
Abbotts Run Apartment HomesThe Madison1BR,1BA$2.76
Landings IAllen1BR,1BA$2.11
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$2.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vernon Square Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vernon Square?

The cheapest apartment in Vernon Square is Stony Brook Apartments which is listed at $1,142, while the average apartment in Vernon Square costs $2,045.

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 90 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 $1,181 which is $864 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vernon Square.

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