Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Hills Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $585 (104 Rentals)

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property at 7913 Central Park Cir

$850 - $1,150

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$850 - $1,150

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7913 Central Park Cir

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 3700 Roxbury Ln

$850 - $1,100

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$850 - $1,100

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$850 - $1,100

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3700 Roxbury Ln

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8131 Pinelake Ct

$900 - $925

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$900 - $925

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$900 - $925

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8131 Pinelake Ct

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8056 Central Park Dr

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

8056 Central Park Dr

AlexandriaVA22309

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Foxchase
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$1,442 - $2,506
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$1,363 - $2,427
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Foxchase

766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 7278 Nittany Ln

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7278 Nittany Ln

AlexandriaVA22306

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property at 2059 Huntington Ave

$1,500 - $2,250

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$1,550

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$1,550

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2059 Huntington Ave

AlexandriaVA22303
property at 6621 Wakefield Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6621 Wakefield Dr

AlexandriaVA22307

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75 S Reynolds St, Unit #118
$1,600
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$1,600

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75 S Reynolds St, Unit #118

75 S Reynolds StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 21 Canterbury Square

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Canterbury Square

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304

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The Belhaven Apartments
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$1,651 - $4,381
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$1,629 - $4,359
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$1,651 - $4,381
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The Belhaven Apartments

6375 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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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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Creekside Village
$1,695 - $2,445
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$1,695 - $2,445

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Creekside Village

7979 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

5340 Holmes Run Pky
AlexandriaVA22304
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Arrive Alexandria
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$1,709 - $3,249
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$1,709 - $3,249

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Arrive Alexandria

240 Yoakum PkwyAlexandria, VA 22304
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Virginia Hills, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Virginia Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Virginia Hills area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Riverside Apartments priced from $1,322. Broadstone Van Dorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,328. Here are the most affordable Virginia Hills apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside ApartmentsExecutive Studio | S1BStudio,1BA$1,322
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,328
Meadow WoodsPatrick Henry1BR,1BA$1,399
Mason at Van DornS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,416
FoxchaseThe Washington1BR,1BA$1,442
Lafayette Apartments<h3><center><b>One Bedroom</h3></center></b>1BR,1BA$1,449
Cityside Huntington MetroStudio 430 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,450
Whitestone at LandmarkThe YellowstoneStudio,1BA$1,474
Key TowersOvertonStudio,1BA$1,482
Longview2/1/E2BR,1BA$1,503

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Hills, VA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Hills area is the $2.08 price per square foot Design 3A25 Model at The Summit in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $3,004. The second greatest value Virginia Hills apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments starting at $2,187 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Virginia Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The SummitDesign 3A253BR,2.5BA$2.08
London Park Towers Apartments2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.66
Edlandria2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.21
101 North Ripley ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath - A (Renovated)2BR,1BA$2.18
Lafayette Apartments<h3><center><b>Two Bedroom</h3></center></b>2BR,1BA$2.07
Key TowersBradford1BR,1BA$2.15
The Bloom2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
Kings Gardens1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.07
Longview2/1/A2BR,1BA$1.89
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$2.16

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Washington, Virginia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Virginia Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Virginia Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Virginia Hills is under $1,503.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Virginia Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Virginia Hills is Meadow Woods which is listed at $1,399, while the average apartment in Virginia Hills costs $2,163.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Virginia Hills?

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 176 regular apartments in Virginia Hills 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 Virginia Hills?

Cheap apartments in Virginia Hills have an average cost of $513 which is $1,650 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Hills.

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