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property at 1912 S Glebe Rd

1912 S Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22204
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2820 Dart Dr

AlexandriaVA22306

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Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alexandria, VA

Pricing Updated: 04/25/2025

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$3,030$1,423149
Fairlington$3,215$1,420589
Old Town/Potomac Yard$16,170$1,220556

Cheapest Available Alexandria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alexandria, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eagles Crossing Apartments in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood priced from $932. Wingate Gardens in the Glassmanor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,027. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alexandria apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$932
Wingate Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,027
Madison CourtsA1BR,1BA$1,150
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,172
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
Presidential GreensPlan A1D1BR,1BA$1,220
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,334
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,340
Wingate Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alexandria area is the $1.70 price per square foot 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath Model at London Park Towers Apartments in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $1,866. The second greatest value Alexandria apartment is the Two bedroom Model at Carlyn Hill Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Ashton Heights 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.
London Park Towers Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
Carlyn Hill ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Wingate Gardens3 Bedroom 2 Bath Floor Plan3BR,2BA$1.90
Cascade at Landmark2 Bed | 1 Bath - B1A2BR,1BA$1.99
Del Ray Bellefonte2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1.93
Wingate Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.85
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandria

What type of rentals are currently available in Alexandria?

There are currently 812 Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA with pricing that ranges from $932 to $25,530. There are also 233 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alexandria ranging from $950 to $12,900.

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 $950 to $12,900 with an average monthly rent of $5,022.

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 $1,382 to $12,428, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $6,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,490 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,280.

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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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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.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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.

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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.