
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gum Springs Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (7 Rentals)
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Gum Springs, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gum Springs?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gum Springs Studio Apartments | $1,980 | $1,670 | $2,495 |
Gum Springs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,071 | $1,108 | $2,738 |
Gum Springs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,286 | $1,395 | $3,830 |
Gum Springs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $1,591 | $4,416 |
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Cheapest Available Gum Springs Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gum Springs area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stony Brook Apartments priced from $1,108. Washington Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Gum Springs apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stony Brook Apartments | One-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,108 |
Washington Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 735 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,510 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gum Springs, VA
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gum Springs area is the $2.05 price per square foot 2x2 1035 Model at Oaks of Woodlawn in the in the Loisdale Estates neighborhood starting from $2,120. The second greatest value Gum Springs apartment is the BDC2 Model at Mallard Court Apartments starting at $2,450 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Gum Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gum Springs apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Oaks of Woodlawn | 2x2 1035 | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
Mallard Court Apartments | BDC2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
Skyview Apartments | Type D | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.09 |
Stony Brook Apartments | Three-bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
Courts Of Mount Vernon | A2 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.46 |
Lafayette Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
The Landings I | One Bedroom LA1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
The Residences at North Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
The Belhaven Apartments | S01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gum Springs Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gum Springs?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gum Springs is under $1,870.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gum Springs?
The cheapest apartment in Gum Springs is Stony Brook Apartments which is listed at $1,108, while the average apartment in Gum Springs costs $2,405.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gum Springs?
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 29 regular apartments in Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs?
Cheap apartments in Gum Springs have an average cost of $311 which is $2,094 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gum Springs.
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