
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Hills Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (110 Rentals)
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8131 Pinelake Ct, Unit Level 3 - Room 1

3700 Roxbury Ln

8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit UL 1

8063 Saint Annes Ct, Unit Bedroom 2

3001 Colonial Springs Ct

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5806 Pearson Ln

Stony Brook Apartments

Meadow Woods

Longview Terrace Apartments
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Broadstone Van Dorn

London Park Towers Apartments

75 S Reynolds St

Cityside Huntington Metro

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Foxchase

Mason at Van Dorn

Key Towers

Excelsior Tower

Whitestone at Landmark

Lafayette Apartments
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5804 Apsley House Ct

The Bloom

Manchester Lakes

Beacon Hill

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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes

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101 North Ripley Apartments

South Port

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Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes

Landmark Towers

Brent Place
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The Residences at North Hill

Arrive Alexandria

Landmark Terrace

Del Ray Nelson

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407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

Normandy Hill Apartments

5608 Bloomfield Dr

21 Canterbury Square

The Belhaven Apartments
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8263 Russell Rd

5831 Quantrell Ave

6641 Wakefield Dr

8 S Van Dorn St

The Point at Eisenhower Square

Courts Of Mount Vernon

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Crystal Woods

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Arbors on Duke

Acclaim at Alexandria

60 S Van Dorn St, Unit West end condominium
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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 | $1,780 | $1,229 | $3,158 |
| Virginia Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,090 | $6,759 |
| Virginia Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,614 | $1,503 | $7,983 |
| Virginia Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,789 | $1,591 | $5,230 |
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There are currently 110 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 1 Bed unit found at THE ARDEN A priced from $977. Stony Brook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,142. Here are the most affordable Virginia Hills apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARDEN A | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $977 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | One-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,142 |
| Meadow Woods | Wilson | Studio,1BA | $1,229 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,242 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,303 |
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,460 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio,1BA | $1,468 |
| Lafayette Apartments | <h3><center><b>One Bedroom</h3></center></b> | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Hills, VA
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Hills area is the $1.70 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,238. The second greatest value Virginia Hills apartment is the Van Gogh - Den Model at Excelsior Tower starting at $2,276 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Park Towers Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Excelsior Tower | Van Gogh - Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Lafayette Apartments | <h3><center><b>Two Bedroom</h3></center></b> | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Brent Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| THE ARDEN A | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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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 $1,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Virginia Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Virginia Hills is THE ARDEN A which is listed at $977, while the average apartment in Virginia Hills costs $2,425.
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 167 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 $548 which is $1,877 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Hills.
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