Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Hills Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (110 Rentals)

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property at 7913 Central Park Cir

$850 - $1,200

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$850 - $1,200

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7913 Central Park Cir

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8131 Pinelake Ct

$850

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$850

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$850

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8131 Pinelake Ct, Unit Level 3 - Room 1

8131 Pinelake Ct
AlexandriaVA22309
property at 3700 Roxbury Ln

$850 - $1,150

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$850 - $1,150

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$850 - $1,150

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3700 Roxbury Ln

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8032 Saint Annes Ct

$900

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$900

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$900

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8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit UL 1

8032 Saint Annes Ct
AlexandriaVA22309
property at 3001 Colonial Springs Ct

$950

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$950

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$950

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3001 Colonial Springs Ct

AlexandriaVA22306
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5806 Pearson Ln
$1,090
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$1,090

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5806 Pearson Ln

5806 Pearson LnAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 75 S Reynolds St

$1,400 - $2,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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75 S Reynolds St

AlexandriaVA22304
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Foxchase
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$1,459 - $2,750
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$1,380 - $2,671
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766 N Howard StAlexandria, VA 22304
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101 North Ripley Apartments
$1,552 - $2,639
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$1,517 - $2,604
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$35

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$1,552 - $2,639
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101 North Ripley Apartments

101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement
$1,650
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$1,650

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$1,650
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement

407 Summers DrAlexandria, VA 22301
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property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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
property at 5608 Bloomfield Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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5608 Bloomfield Dr

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 21 Canterbury Square

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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21 Canterbury Square

AlexandriaVA22304

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property at 5831 Quantrell Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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5831 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 6641 Wakefield Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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6641 Wakefield Dr

AlexandriaVA22307
property at 8 S Van Dorn St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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8 S Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22304
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Crystal Woods
$1,725 - $2,901
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$1,725 - $2,901

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$1,725 - $2,901
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Crystal Woods

4905 Southland AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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Arbors on Duke
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$1,732 - $2,318
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$1,706 - $2,292
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Arbors on Duke

5250 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,749

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$1,749

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60 S Van Dorn St, Unit West end condominium

60 S Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22304

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
THE ARDEN A1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$977
Stony Brook ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,142
Meadow WoodsWilsonStudio,1BA$1,229
Longview Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,242
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,303
Cityside Huntington MetroStudio 430 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,450
Mason at Van DornS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,460
Key TowersOvertonStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
London Park Towers Apartments2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.70
Excelsior TowerVan Gogh - Den2BR,2BA$2.03
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Lafayette Apartments<h3><center><b>Two Bedroom</h3></center></b>2BR,1BA$2.07
Brent Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
The Bloom2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.05
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1.92
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$2.00
Longview Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
THE ARDEN A1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82

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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 $1,499.

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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