Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Ray/St Elmo Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,250 (47 Rentals)

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The Square at 511
$1,299 - $1,524

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Base Rent$1,299 - $1,524

Total Monthly Price$1,299 - $1,524
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Square at 511

511 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Presidential Greens
$1,317 - $1,578

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,277 - $1,538
Required Monthly Fees$40

Total Monthly Price$1,317 - $1,578
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Presidential Greens

3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Eaton Square
$1,399 - $1,615

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Base Rent$1,399 - $1,615

Total Monthly Price$1,399 - $1,615
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eaton Square

801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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The Aspen
$1,424 - $6,521

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Base Rent$1,424 - $6,521

Total Monthly Price$1,424 - $6,521
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Aspen

3201 Landover StAlexandria, VA 22305
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Glebe House Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,450 - $1,832

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450 - $1,832

Total Monthly Price$1,450 - $1,832
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Glebe House Apartments

25 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Lloyd Apartments
$1,509 - $41,569

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Base Rent$1,509 - $41,569

Total Monthly Price$1,509 - $41,569
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lloyd Apartments

800-802 Tennessee AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Mason Hall
Rent Specials
$1,598 - $3,279

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Base Rent$1,598 - $3,279

Total Monthly Price$1,598 - $3,279
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mason Hall

1420 W Abingdon DrAlexandria, VA 22314
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property at 113 E Glebe Rd
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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113 E Glebe Rd

AlexandriaVA22305

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
$1,715 - $4,632

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Base Rent$1,681 - $4,598
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Jackson Crossing
$1,734 - $2,051

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Base Rent$1,734 - $2,051

Total Monthly Price$1,734 - $2,051
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jackson Crossing

120 E Reed AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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New Brookside Apartments
$1,785 - $2,320

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Base Rent$1,785 - $2,320

Total Monthly Price$1,785 - $2,320
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

New Brookside Apartments

601 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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property at 1800 Dewitt Ave
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1800 Dewitt Ave

AlexandriaVA22301
property at 1707 Dewitt Ave
$1,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1707 Dewitt Ave

AlexandriaVA22301
property at 1718 W Abingdon Dr
$1,875

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,875

Total Monthly Price$1,875
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1718 W Abingdon Dr

AlexandriaVA22314

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property at 416 Bashford Ln
$1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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416 Bashford Ln

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 1734 W Abingdon Dr
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1734 W Abingdon Dr

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 1804 W Abingdon Dr
$1,975

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,975

Total Monthly Price$1,975
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1804 W Abingdon Dr

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 1403 E Abingdon Dr
$2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1403 E Abingdon Dr

AlexandriaVA22314
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Apex Apartments
$2,073 - $2,839

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,073 - $2,839

Total Monthly Price$2,073 - $2,839
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Apex Apartments

2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Reserve at Potomac Yard
Rent Specials
$2,125 - $3,788

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,807 - $3,470
Required Monthly Fees$318

Total Monthly Price$2,125 - $3,788
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Reserve at Potomac Yard

3700 Jefferson Davis HwyAlexandria, VA 22305
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Station 650
Rent Specials
$2,141 - $6,021

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Base Rent$2,111 - $5,991
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Station 650

650 Potomac AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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property at 501 Slaters Ln
$2,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 1
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501 Slaters Ln, Unit #506

501 Slaters Ln
AlexandriaVA22314
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Avalon Potomac Yard
Rent Specials
$2,204 - $4,616

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,120 - $4,532
Required Monthly Fees$84

Total Monthly Price$2,204 - $4,616
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon Potomac Yard

731 Seaton AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Oakville
Rent Specials
$2,283 - $4,403

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Base Rent$2,195 - $4,315
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Oakville

451 Swann AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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Beverly Hills Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Hills Court

300-302 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Apex Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apex Apartments

2900-2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Arbelo Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbelo Apartments

831-833 Bashford LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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Brenton Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brenton Court Apartments

400-424 E Glendale AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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Luray Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Luray Apartments

403 E Luray AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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6 Leadbeater Street
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6 Leadbeater Street

6 Leadbeater StAlexandria, VA 22305
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property at 3650 S Glebe Rd
$1,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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3650 S Glebe Rd, Unit 349

3650 S Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22202

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property at 1732 W Abingdon Dr
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
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1732 W Abingdon Dr

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 525 Bashford Ln
$1,928

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,928

Total Monthly Price$1,928
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525 Bashford Ln

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 1814 W Abingdon Dr
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1814 W Abingdon Dr

AlexandriaVA22314
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Camden Potomac Yard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Potomac Yard

3535 S Ball StArlington, VA 22202
property at 3600 S Glebe Rd
$2,165

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,165

Total Monthly Price$2,165
1 Bedroom Rentals
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3600 S Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22202
property at 610 Bashford Ln
$2,178

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,178

Total Monthly Price$2,178
1 Bedroom Rentals
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610 Bashford Ln

AlexandriaVA22314

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property at 1506 B Mt Vernon Ave
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1506 B Mt Vernon Ave

AlexandriaVA22301
property at 1506 Mt Vernon Ave
$2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1506 Mt Vernon Ave

AlexandriaVA22301

Cheapest Available Del Ray/St Elmo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Del Ray/St Elmo area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Square at 511 priced from $1,299. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,369. Here are the most affordable Del Ray/St Elmo apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at 5110/1/A-RStudio, 1BA$1,299
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR, 1BA$1,369
Eaton SquareA21BR, 1BA$1,399
The AspenPotomac AStudio, 1BA$1,444
Glebe House ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,450
Lloyd Apartments1B1BR, 1BA$1,509
Mason HallStudioStudio, 1BA$1,598
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,734
Luray Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,750
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Ray/St Elmo, DC

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Ray/St Elmo area is the $2.72 price per square foot 2x2 Den E Model at Station 650 in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $3,039. The second greatest value Del Ray/St Elmo apartment is the Madison Model at The Aspen in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting at $2,712 with a $2.78 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Del Ray/St Elmo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Station 6502x2 Den E2BR, 2BA$2.72
The AspenMadison2BR, 2BA$2.78
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 2BA$2.42
Lloyd Apartments2E2BR, 1BA$2.37
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.23
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.62
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR A-Renovated1BR, 1BA$2.77
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR A-Renovated1BR, 1BA$2.77
Eaton SquareA21BR, 1BA$2.35
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR, 1BA$2.34

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Ray/St Elmo Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Del Ray/St Elmo is under $1,775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo?

The cheapest apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,369, while the average apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo costs $2,451.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Del Ray/St Elmo?

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 24 regular apartments in Del Ray/St Elmo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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