Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Hills Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (71 Rentals)

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Mount Vernon Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mount Vernon Gardens

7417-7421 Fordson RdAlexandria, VA 22306
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Colchester Towne
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colchester Towne

7988 Audubon AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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Morris Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morris Glen

7000 Schoonmaker CtAlexandria, VA 22310
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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
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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 1 Bed unit found at Stony Brook Apartments priced from $1,108. Lafayette Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Virginia Hills apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,108
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom+Den1BR,1BA$1,195
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,275
Meadow WoodsWilsonStudio,1BA$1,279
Cityside Huntington MetroStudio 336 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,300
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,302
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,305
Riverside ApartmentsTower 2 | Studio | S1AStudio,1BA$1,377
Whitestone at LandmarkThe YellowstoneStudio,1BA$1,378
Monticello-LeeStudioStudio,1BA$1,429

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Hills, VA

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Virginia Hills area is the $2.06 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Lafayette Apartments in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Virginia Hills apartment is the Design 1B15 Premier Model at The Summit starting at $2,233 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Maple Grove Estates 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.
Lafayette Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$2.06
The SummitDesign 1B15 Premier1BR,1.5BA$2.19
Lerner MorningsideRoosevelt - Towers2BR,1BA$1.99
Key TowersMonticello1BR,1BA$1.89
Kings Gardens1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Excelsior TowerMonet - Den1BR,1BA$2.11
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$2.16
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$2.14
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1.91
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$2.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Virginia Hills, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

Getting Around the Virginia Hills Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

17 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,429.

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

The cheapest apartment in Virginia Hills is Stony Brook Apartments which is listed at $1,108, while the average apartment in Virginia Hills costs $9,326.

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 74 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 $244 which is $9,082 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Hills.

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