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Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 25, 2025

There are currently 719 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Alexandria, VA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,220 to $9,327. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Alexandria with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Fairlington323$2,538$1,420
Old Town/Potomac Yard321$2,490$1,220
Franconia75$2,091$1,487

Largest Available Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Alexandria, VA is found at The Gramercy in the Crystal City neighborhood and is 1,302 square feet priced from $3,560. Newport Village in the Shirlington neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,200 square feet and currently listed start at $2,013. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Alexandria:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Gramercy1 Bedroom + Loft, 1 Bath 1302 SF AL71,302 Sq Ft$3,560
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1AD1,200 Sq Ft$2,013
Reva1 Bed- 1 Bath | A19 - Reva1,028 Sq Ft$4,095
The SummitDesign 1B151,021 Sq Ft$2,296
The WhitmorePlan A1B1,021 Sq Ft$2,151
Azure National LandingA71,017 Sq Ft$3,899
Easton at Carlyle Crossing1 Bed/2 Bath Den-1D1,010 Sq Ft$3,754
London Park Towers Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath690 Sq Ft$1,866

Cheapest Available Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 25, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Alexandria, VA is the 1 Bdr Sm Model starting from $932 at Eagles Crossing Apartments in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. The second most affordable Alexandria 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan Model at Wingate Gardens starting at $1,027 in the Glassmanor neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Alexandria is currently $2,573. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Alexandria:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm$932
Wingate Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan$1,027
Madison CourtsA$1,150
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan$1,172
Presidential GreensPlan A1D$1,220
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,334
Wingate Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan$1,349
Arlington Mill Residences1x1 50$1,361
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B$1,425
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 680 sqft$1,430

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Alexandria Overview

Alexandria, VA is vivacious and awesome! The City was awarded in 2016 as one of the top 100 Cities to live in and Top Ten Best Downtown's. Within the City is “Old Town” and offers the most historically kept part of the City. Everything you need is so close that it would be ideal to live in an apartment.

Why live in Alexandria, VA?

Why live in Alexandria, VA? Alexandria feels like living history but living for today. The amount of history is overwhelming and one never seems to learn everything, there is always something new. The pride that is taken in caring for and preserving so many historical landmarks is amazing. The ability to have such diverse options in activities is very important. One day could be a day spent in Old Town. The next day spent at the Potomac. The City is health focused and provides many parks, including dog parks and fitness centers. And the air is so clean!

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Alexandria, VA

Ranked #3

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Alexandria, VA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Alexandria Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Alexandria with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Alexandria is at Eagles Crossing Apartments listed at $932.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Alexandria Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Alexandria is $2,573.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Alexandria Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Alexandria is a 1,302 square feet unit starting from $3,560 at The Gramercy.

What is the average size for Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Alexandria is currently 899 sq ft.

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