
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Hills Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (128 Rentals)
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7913 Central Park Cir

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Room 1, Unit Room 1

8056 Central Park Dr

8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit UL 1, Unit UL 1

10 E Taylor Run Pkwy

4432 Longworthe Sq, Unit UL3, Unit UL3

5823 Pearson Ln

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134 Jasper Pl
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4807 Poplar Dr

Broadstone Van Dorn

6615 Schurtz St

Longview Terrace Apartments

6113 Liverpool Ln

Brent Place

Mason at Van Dorn

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Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes

2059 Huntington Ave

Meadow Woods
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Cityside Huntington Metro

Whitestone at Landmark

Key Towers

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Foxchase

The Bloom

Manchester Lakes

Courts Of Mount Vernon

Acclaim at Alexandria

60 S Van Dorn St

8 S Van Dorn St
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Landmark Towers

Normandy Hill Apartments

4600 Duke St

The Residences at North Hill

Arrive Alexandria

Landmark Terrace

South Port

2237 Farrington Ave
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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

Haven Huntley Meadows

Beacon Hill

Bren Mar Apartments

Creekside Village I

21 Canterbury Square

2633 Fort Farnsworth Rd

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Arbors on Duke

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101 North Ripley Apartments

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Crystal Woods
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Virginia Hills, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Virginia Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Hills Studio Apartments | $1,803 | $1,253 | $2,791 |
| Virginia Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $1,150 | $6,759 |
| Virginia Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $1,575 | $7,910 |
| Virginia Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,788 | $1,591 | $6,733 |
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There are currently 128 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Virginia Hills Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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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 Broadstone Van Dorn priced from $1,243. Mason at Van Dorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,369. Here are the most affordable Virginia Hills apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,243 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Meadow Woods | Patrick Henry | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Foxchase | The Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1,491 |
| The Fields of Alexandria | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,539 |
| Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Hills, VA
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Hills area is the $2.15 price per square foot 7918 Casa Grande Pl Model at 7918 Casa Grande Pl, Unit SEQUOYAH in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Virginia Hills apartment is the Stratford Model at Key Towers starting at $2,236 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Central Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Virginia Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7918 Casa Grande Pl, Unit SEQUOYAH | 7918 Casa Grande Pl | 3BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Key Towers | Stratford | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| The Summit | Design 1B15 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - 870 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Lerner Morningside | Jefferson- Towers | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Meadow Woods | Woodlawn | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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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 $1,545.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Virginia Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Virginia Hills is Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,380, while the average apartment in Virginia Hills costs $11,518.
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 155 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 $553 which is $10,965 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Hills.
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