Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Ray/St Elmo Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (49 Rentals)

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Presidential Greens
$1,294 - $2,163
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$1,254 - $2,123
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$1,294 - $2,163
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Presidential Greens

3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Eaton Square
Rent Specials
$1,350 - $1,759
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$1,350 - $1,759

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$1,350 - $1,759
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eaton Square

801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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property at 3911 Elbert Ave

$1,530

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$1,530

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$1,530

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

3911 Elbert Ave

AlexandriaVA22305

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse
Rent Specials
$1,750 - $3,387
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$1,716 - $3,353
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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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property at 1732 W Abingdon Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1732 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201

1732 W Abingdon Dr
AlexandriaVA22314
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Manor House Apartments
$1,804 - $2,309
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$1,775 - $2,280
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$29

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$1,804 - $2,309
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Manor House Apartments

6 E Nelson AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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property at 402 Bashford Ln

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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402 Bashford Ln

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 3201 Commonwealth Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3201 Commonwealth Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
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Platform
Rent Specials
$1,956 - $7,958
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$1,935 - $7,937
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Platform

1100 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Del Ray Central at Fuse
$2,020 - $4,103
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$1,999 - $4,082
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Del Ray Central at Fuse

3051-3061 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Avalon Potomac Yard
Rent Specials
$2,067 - $4,447
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$1,985 - $4,365
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$82

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$2,067 - $4,447
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Avalon Potomac Yard

731 Seaton AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Reserve at Potomac Yard
Rent Specials
$2,069 - $3,744
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$1,814 - $3,489
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$255

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$2,069 - $3,744
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Reserve at Potomac Yard

3700 Jefferson Davis HwyAlexandria, VA 22305
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Station 650
Rent Specials
$2,110 - $5,707
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$2,080 - $5,677
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Station 650

650 Potomac AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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property at 1109 N Pitt St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1109 N Pitt St

AlexandriaVA22314

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The Dalton
Rent Specials
$2,176 - $4,776
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$1,625 - $4,225
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$551

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$2,176 - $4,776
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Dalton

1225 First StAlexandria, VA 22314
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property at 7 E Glebe Rd

$2,249

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$2,249

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$2,249

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 E Glebe Rd, Unit C

7 E Glebe Rd
AlexandriaVA22305
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Oakville
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$2,288 - $4,568
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$2,195 - $4,475
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Oakville

451 Swann AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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property at 3600 S Glebe Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3600 S Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22202
property at 1403 E Abingdon Dr

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1403 E Abingdon Dr

AlexandriaVA22314
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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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New Brookside Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Brookside Apartments

601 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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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 1814 W Abingdon Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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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

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property at 1800 Mt Vernon Ave

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 7

1800 Mt Vernon Ave

AlexandriaVA22301
property at 1630 W Abingdon Dr

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1630 W Abingdon Dr, Unit 201

1630 W Abingdon Dr
AlexandriaVA22314
property at 600 Bashford Ln

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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600 Bashford Ln

AlexandriaVA22314

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 Apartments priced from $1,099. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,294. Here are the most affordable Del Ray/St Elmo apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,294
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$1,350
Glebe House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Lloyd Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,569
Mason HallStudioStudio,1BA$1,590
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,676
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,710
Del Ray Tower at FuseE1BStudio,1BA$1,750
The AspenPotomac AStudio,1BA$1,770

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

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Del Ray/St Elmo area is the $2.13 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Del Ray Nelson in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Del Ray/St Elmo apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Apex Apartments starting at $1,676 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. 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.
Del Ray Nelson2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.13
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.95
Lloyd Apartments2E2BR,1BA$2.49
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Presidential GreensPlan B12BR,1BA$2.72
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.58
The AspenSt. AsaphStudio ,1BA$2.77
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR C-Renovated1BR,1BA$2.77
Eaton SquareA21BR,1BA$2.27
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Del Ray/St Elmo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo is at The Square at 511 Apartments listed at $1,099.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Del Ray/St Elmo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Del Ray/St Elmo Apartment is $1,294 at Presidential Greens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Del Ray/St Elmo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo is starting from $1,676 at Apex Apartments.

What is the most affordable Del Ray/St Elmo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Del Ray/St Elmo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Le Glebe and starts from $4,995.

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