129 W Reed Ave
AlexandriaVA22305
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Del Ray/St Elmo Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (33 Rentals)
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$1,318 - $2,783Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Apex Apartments
2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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$1,391 - $4,628Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Aspen
3201 Landover StAlexandria, VA 22305
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218 Lynhaven Dr, Unit Basement
218 Lynhaven DrAlexandria, VA 22305
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$1,409 - $2,0471 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Presidential Greens
3904 Executive AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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$1,450 - $1,630Studio Apartments Available Now
Glebe House Apartments
25 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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$1,468 - $1,9481 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Eaton Square
801 4 Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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618 Notabene Dr
AlexandriaVA22305
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$1,555 - $2,825Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Mason Hall
1420 W Abingdon DrAlexandria, VA 22314
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$1,599 - $2,050Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Del Ray Bellefonte
415 E Bellefonte AveAlexandria, VA 22301
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$1,609 - $4,445Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Del Ray Tower at Fuse
3110 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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$1,710 - $2,3461 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Jackson Crossing
120 E Reed AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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$1,739 - $2,1801 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lloyd Apartments
800-802 Tennessee AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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$1,825 - $4,507Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Del Ray Central at Fuse
3051-3061 Mount Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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$1,835 - $7,148Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Platform
1100 N Fayette StAlexandria, VA 22314
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501 Slaters Ln, Unit 1013
501 Slaters Ln
AlexandriaVA22314
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$1,872 - $3,5191 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Reserve at Potomac Yard
3700 Jefferson Davis HwyAlexandria, VA 22305
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$1,9201 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 26, 2026
3110 Mt Vernon Ave
3110 Mt Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments
650 Maskell StAlexandria, VA 22301
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$1,974 - $3,795Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Avalon Potomac Yard
731 Seaton AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Del Ray/St Elmo, Washington, DC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Del Ray/St Elmo Studio Apartments | $1,729 | $1,391 | $2,259 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $1,400 | $3,680 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,033 | $1,848 | $4,600 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,708 | $2,346 | $5,050 |
| Del Ray/St Elmo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,160 | $7,160 | $7,160 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Del Ray/St Elmo Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 Apex Apartments priced from $1,318. The Aspen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,391. Here are the most affordable Del Ray/St Elmo apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Apex Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,318 |
| The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio,1BA | $1,391 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,408 |
| Glebe House Apartments | Unfurnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,468 |
| Mason Avenue Apartments | 1BR C | 1BR,1BA | $1,574 |
| Del Ray Bellefonte | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| Del Ray Tower at Fuse | E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,652 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,739 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Del Ray/St Elmo, DC
As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Del Ray/St Elmo area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2B60 Model at The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Del Ray/St Elmo apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Jackson Crossing starting at $2,023 with a $2.12 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2B60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Jackson Crossing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| Station 650 | 1x1 Den F | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Mason Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| The Aspen | Potomac B | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 218 Lynhaven Dr, Unit Basement | 218 Lynhaven Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Apex Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.66 |
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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 $1,739.
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 $1,408, while the average apartment in Del Ray/St Elmo costs $7,160.
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 16 regular apartments in Del Ray/St Elmo 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 Del Ray/St Elmo?
Cheap apartments in Del Ray/St Elmo have an average cost of $547 which is $6,613 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Del Ray/St Elmo.
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