Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Hills Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (74 Rentals)

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property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,400 - $1,900

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60 S Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22304
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101 North Ripley Apartments
$1,467 - $2,946
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$1,432 - $2,911
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$1,467 - $2,946
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101 North Ripley Apartments

101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Foxchase
$1,497 - $2,602
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$1,419 - $2,524
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$78

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$1,497 - $2,602
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Foxchase

766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes
$1,505 - $4,625
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$1,430 - $4,550
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$75

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$1,505 - $4,625
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Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes

2722 Arlington DrAlexandria, VA 22306
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Arbors on Duke
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$1,666 - $2,528
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$1,640 - $2,502
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$26

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$1,666 - $2,528
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Arbors on Duke

5250 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes
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$1,695 - $3,982
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$1,605 - $3,892
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$90

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$1,695 - $3,982
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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes

4411 N Armistead StAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 4600 Duke St

$1,699 - $2,500

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4600 Duke St

AlexandriaVA22304
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Henley at Kingstowne
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$1,756 - $4,257
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$1,725 - $4,226
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$31

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$1,756 - $4,257
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Henley at Kingstowne

7150 Rock Ridge LnAlexandria, VA 22315
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Cortland Landmark
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$1,797 - $7,288
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$1,682 - $7,173
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$1,797 - $7,288
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Cortland Landmark

300 Yoakum PkyAlexandria, VA 22304
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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 Studio unit found at Meadow Woods priced from $1,279. Cityside Huntington Metro has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Virginia Hills apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadow WoodsWilsonStudio,1BA$1,279
Cityside Huntington MetroStudio 430 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,300
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,302
Stony Brook ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,330
Whitestone at LandmarkThe BrownstoneStudio,1BA$1,436
Riverside ApartmentsTower 2 | Studio | S1AStudio,1BA$1,451
Haven Huntley Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
FoxchaseThe Washington1BR,1BA$1,497
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$1,505

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Hills, VA

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Hills area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,285. The second greatest value Virginia Hills apartment is the Rembrandt - Den Model at Excelsior Tower starting at $1,968 with a $1.86 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
London Park Towers Apartments2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.74
Excelsior TowerRembrandt - Den2BR,1BA$1.86
Edlandria2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.21
Kings Gardens1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.16
Crystal WoodsThe Valencia1BR,1BA$2.12
Broadstone Van DornFord1BR,1BA$1.97
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$2.09
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$2.22
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1.91

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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 $1,505.

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

The cheapest apartment in Virginia Hills is Brent Place which is listed at $1,302, while the average apartment in Virginia Hills costs $11,638.

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 80 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 $181 which is $11,457 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Hills.

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