Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Backlick Run Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (34 Rentals)

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Normandy Hill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Hill Apartments

3614 Normandy Hill DrAlexandria, VA 22304
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The Ellsworth
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ellsworth

2801 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Parc View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parc View Apartments

5380 Holmes Run PkyAlexandria, VA 22304
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Jefferson Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Gardens

5877 Monticello RdAlexandria, VA 22303
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The Arden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arden

2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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Backlick Run, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Backlick Run Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Backlick Run area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Broadstone Van Dorn priced from $1,285. Mason at Van Dorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,402. Here are the most affordable Backlick Run apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,285
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,402
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 630 sqft1BR,1BA$1,410
Cityside Huntington MetroClassic Interior 366Studio,1BA$1,410
Seminary TowersStudio 1BA (530sf)Studio,1BA$1,442
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,448
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,460
London Park Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,466
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,548
Riverside ApartmentsStudio-Classic Executive S1BStudio,1BA$1,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Backlick Run, VA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Backlick Run area is the $1.62 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2 Bath-1550 sqft Model at Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,505. The second greatest value Backlick Run apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes starting at $2,495 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Central Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Backlick Run apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath-1550 sqft3BR,2BA$1.62
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.20
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Den - 1,095 sqft3BR,2BA$2.32
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.03
Key TowersBradford1BR,1BA$1.95
Kings Gardens1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.32
Woodmont Park Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.25
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$2.15
The Alante in AlexandriaThe Aspire1BR,1BA$2.32
Acclaim at Alexandria1 bed 1 Bath Alexandria1BR,1BA$2.33

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Backlick Run, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #15

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Washington, Virginia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Backlick Run Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Backlick Run?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Backlick Run is under $1,549.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Backlick Run?

The cheapest apartment in Backlick Run is Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,410, while the average apartment in Backlick Run costs $2,610.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Backlick Run?

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 2,332 regular apartments in Backlick Run 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 Backlick Run?

Cheap apartments in Backlick Run have an average cost of $142 which is $2,468 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Backlick Run.

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