
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wellington Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (20 Rentals)
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Stony Brook Apartments

Meadow Woods

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The Residences at North Hill

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Skyview Apartments

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Wellington, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wellington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Studio Apartments | $1,428 | $1,229 | $1,680 |
| Wellington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $1,142 | $3,803 |
| Wellington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,952 | $1,539 | $2,650 |
| Wellington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,379 | $1,591 | $2,725 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wellington Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Wellington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wellington area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stony Brook Apartments priced from $1,142. Meadow Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,229. Here are the most affordable Wellington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Apartments | One-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,142 |
| Meadow Woods | Wilson | Studio,1BA | $1,229 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 735 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Lafayette Apartments | <h3><center><b>One Bedroom</h3></center></b> | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Washington Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B | 1BR,1BA | $1,515 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wellington, VA
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wellington area is the $2.21 price per square foot C2-70 Model at Creekside Village in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,445. The second greatest value Wellington apartment is the C2 -RENOVATED Model at Mallard Courts Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Gum Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wellington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Village | C2-70 | 3BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Mallard Courts Apartments | C2 -RENOVATED | 3BR,2BA | $2.64 |
| Lafayette Apartments | <h3><center><b>Two Bedroom</h3></center></b> | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Skyview Apartments | Type B - 1 bedroom w/den | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Washington Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Stony Brook Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Courts Of Mount Vernon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| The Residences at North Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Meadow Woods | Wilson | Studio ,1BA | $2.48 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWellington, Alexandria, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wellington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wellington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wellington is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wellington?
The cheapest apartment in Wellington is Stony Brook Apartments which is listed at $1,142, while the average apartment in Wellington costs $2,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wellington?
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 93 regular apartments in Wellington 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 Wellington?
Cheap apartments in Wellington have an average cost of $1,133 which is $1,262 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wellington.
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