
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Hills Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (108 Rentals)
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3204 Beechcraft Dr

3700 Roxbury Ln, Unit UL 2

8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit UL 1

8056 Central Park Dr, Unit UL 1

8131 Pinelake Ct, Unit Level 1 - Room 1

134 Jasper Pl

Stony Brook Apartments

2820 Dart Dr

309 Yoakum Pkwy, Unit 1512
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Longview Terrace Apartments

Cityside Huntington Metro

Brent Place

Broadstone Van Dorn

Mason at Van Dorn

Haven Huntley Meadows

Whitestone at Landmark

Key Towers

8263 Russell Rd

Monticello-Lee
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2059 Huntington Ave

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Foxchase

Courts Of Mount Vernon

7302 Mountaineer Dr

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101 North Ripley Apartments

The Bloom

Acclaim at Alexandria

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Landmark Towers

75 S Reynolds St, Unit 418

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Beacon Hill

The Residences at North Hill

South Port

5911 Edsall Rd

Landmark Terrace
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Manchester Lakes

2237 Farrington Ave

806 Jefferson St

75 S Reynolds St

60 S Van Dorn St

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Henley at Kingstowne

Arrive Alexandria

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Crystal Woods

2618 Fort Farnsworth Rd

5801 Quantrell Ave
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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 | $1,292 | $5,995 |
| Virginia Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $1,142 | $9,113 |
| Virginia Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,675 | $1,395 | $9,047 |
| Virginia Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,983 | $1,591 | $6,707 |
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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 Cityside Huntington Metro priced from $1,300. Brent Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,302. Here are the most affordable Virginia Hills apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,302 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,336 |
| Haven Huntley Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Yellowstone | Studio,1BA | $1,374 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio,1BA | $1,394 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,408 |
| Monticello-Lee | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,439 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Hills, VA
As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Virginia Hills area is the $1.98 price per square foot Winchester Model at Key Towers in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $3,007. The second greatest value Virginia Hills apartment is the Design 2A20 Premier Model at The Summit starting at $2,420 with a $2.15 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Towers | Winchester | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| The Summit | Design 2A20 Premier | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| The Bloom | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | Three-bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
| Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Crystal Woods | The Valencia | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Ford | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Courts Of Mount Vernon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
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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 $1,450.
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 $11,976.
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 79 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 $291 which is $11,685 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Hills.
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