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

4850 Eisenhower Ave

Stony Brook Apartments

Whitestone at Landmark

101 North Ripley Apartments

Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes

Mason at Van Dorn

Meadow Woods
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Foxchase Apartments

Cityside Huntington Metro

6641 Wakefield Dr

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London Park Towers Apartments

Landmark Terrace

6621 Wakefield Dr

The Residences at North Hill
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Monticello-Lee

Key Towers

Courts Of Mount Vernon

Beacon Hill

Manchester Lakes

814 Jefferson St

818 Jefferson St

The Point at Eisenhower Square
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The Belhaven Apartments

5203 Duke St

Lafayette Apartments

The Courts at Huntington Station

5600 Bloomfield Dr

Arrive Alexandria
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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 |
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Virginia Hills Studio Apartments | $2,226 | $1,215 | $7,476 |
Virginia Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,516 | $1,000 | $9,840 |
Virginia Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,082 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Virginia Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,473 | $1,591 | $9,900 |
Virginia Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,215 |
Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Whitestone at Landmark | The Brownstone | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
101 North Ripley Apartments | Studio (Classic) | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 735 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,490 |
Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,502 |
Meadow Woods | Patrick Henry | 1BR,1BA | $1,504 |
Riverside Apartments | Studio-Classic Executive S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,507 |
Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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London Park Towers Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
Crystal Woods | The Carlyle | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.14 |
The Summit | Design 1A15 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.34 |
Stony Brook Apartments | Three-bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Courts Of Mount Vernon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
The Residences at North Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleVirginia Hills, Alexandria, VA
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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