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Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alexandria, VA

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025

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$2,985$1,3954249
Fairlington$3,389$1,42523424
Old Town/Potomac Yard$17,070$1,23917931

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. Madison Courts in the Old Town North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. 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
Madison CourtsA1BR,1BA$1,150
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
Presidential GreensPlan A1D1BR,1BA$1,279
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexandria area is the $2.06 price per square foot 3x2 Modernized Model at Wildwood Park in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Alexandria apartment is the Three Bedroom 2 Bath-1550 sqft Model at Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $2,505 with a $1.62 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.
Wildwood Park3x2 Modernized3BR,2BA$2.06
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath-1550 sqft3BR,2BA$1.62
Arrive 2801Chesapeake2BR,2BA$1.97
Crystal WoodsThe Carlyle2BR,1.5BA$2.03
Oaks of Woodlawn2x2 10352BR,2BA$2.05
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.03
Key TowersBradford1BR,1BA$1.95
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$2.03
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandria

What type of rentals are currently available in Alexandria?

There are currently 801 Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA with pricing that ranges from $895 to $25,530. There are also 207 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alexandria ranging from $800 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Alexandria?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alexandria ranges from $800 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,158.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Alexandria?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Alexandria range from $1,297 to $14,577, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,180.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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