Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Virginia Hills Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (64 Rentals)

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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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The Ellsworth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ellsworth

2801 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314
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CREEKSIDE VILLAGE II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CREEKSIDE VILLAGE II

7979 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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Carydale Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carydale Village

8073 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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Normandy Hill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Hill Apartments

3614 Normandy Hill DrAlexandria, VA 22304
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Bridgeyard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeyard

1204 S Washington StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Parc View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parc View Apartments

5380 Holmes Run PkyAlexandria, VA 22304
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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 Broadstone Van Dorn priced from $1,215. Stony Brook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Virginia Hills apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,215
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395
Whitestone at LandmarkThe BrownstoneStudio,1BA$1,445
101 North Ripley ApartmentsStudio (Classic)Studio,1BA$1,450
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$1,490
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,502
Meadow WoodsPatrick Henry1BR,1BA$1,504
Riverside ApartmentsStudio-Classic Executive S1BStudio,1BA$1,507
Cityside Huntington MetroStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,570

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Virginia Hills, VA

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Virginia Hills area is the $1.93 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,538. The second greatest value Virginia Hills apartment is the The Carlyle Model at Crystal Woods starting at $2,490 with a $2.15 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$1.93
Crystal WoodsThe Carlyle2BR,1.5BA$2.15
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.14
The SummitDesign 1A151BR,1.5BA$2.34
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Kings Gardens1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.10
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$2.19
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$2.41
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$2.36
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Virginia Hills, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

Getting Around the Virginia Hills Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

17 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,570.

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 $1,490, while the average apartment in Virginia Hills costs $9,610.

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 58 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 $286 which is $9,324 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Virginia Hills.

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