
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA from $500 (62 Rentals)
Rental terms in Alexandria as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
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Whitestone at Landmark

Glebe House Apartments

Seminary Towers

Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Washington Square

Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes

Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Newport Village

Eaton Square
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Lloyd Apartments

Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Arbor Park of Alexandria

Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes

Monticello-Lee

The Aspen

South Port

Braddock Lee

Beacon Hill

The Alante in Alexandria

Arrive Alexandria

Sullivan Place

Halstead Alexandria

Courts Of Mount Vernon

The Encore

Sinclaire on Seminary

The Courts at Huntington Station

Rose Hill Apartments

The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn

The Foundry Apartments

ReNew Alexandria

Mallard Court Apartments

800 Carlyle

Del Ray Tower at Fuse

Monticello at Southern Towers

2221 S Clark

Dominion Towers
Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alexandria?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Alexandria Studio Apartments | $2,194 | $1,246 | $7,515 |
Alexandria 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,576 | $1,027 | $10,000+ |
Alexandria 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,375 | $1,375 | $10,000+ |
Alexandria 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,752 | $1,282 | $10,000+ |
Alexandria 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,506 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
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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 a cheap apartment in Alexandria?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alexandria is under $1,334.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alexandria?
The cheapest apartment in Alexandria is Wingate Gardens which is listed at $1,027, while the average apartment in Alexandria costs $7,536.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alexandria?
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 15 regular apartments in Alexandria 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 Alexandria?
Cheap apartments in Alexandria have an average cost of $106 which is $7,430 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alexandria.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.