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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alexandria, VA

Pricing Updated: 02/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Alexandria, VA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Alexandria Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Franconia$3,176$1,3315738
Fairlington$3,859$1,32320173
Old Town/Potomac Yard$18,410$90017105

Cheapest Available Alexandria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alexandria, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stony Brook Apartments in the Gum Springs neighborhood priced from $1,067. National Landing in the Crystal City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,210. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,067
National LandingPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,210
Madison CourtsA1BR,1BA$1,275
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Presidential GreensPlan A1C1BR,1BA$1,310
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,331
Woodmont Park Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,348
Whitestone at LandmarkThe BrownstoneStudio,1BA$1,370
Monticello at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,398
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,398

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

As of February 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexandria area is the $1.89 price per square foot Chesapeake Model at Arrive 2801 in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $2,358. The second greatest value Alexandria apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Oliver in Alexandria starting at $2,499 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alexandria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrive 2801Chesapeake2BR,2BA$1.89
The Oliver in Alexandria3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.02
Oaks of Woodlawn2x2 10352BR,2BA$2.05
Landmark TowersLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.01
Woodmont Park Apartments2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.10
The SpireTwo Bedroom - ADA Accessible2BR,1BA$2.00
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.95
Crystal WoodsThe Valencia1BR,1BA$2.04
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$1.95

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alexandria Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alexandria?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alexandria is at The Square at 511 Apartments listed at $1,299.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alexandria Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alexandria Apartment is $1,067 at Stony Brook Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alexandria Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alexandria is starting from $1,229 at Stony Brook Apartments.

What is the most affordable Alexandria Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alexandria Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at National Landing and starts from $1,297.

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