Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Vernon Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (14 Rentals)

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Colchester Towne
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colchester Towne

7988 Audubon AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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Rolling Hills Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rolling Hills Apartments

3707 Rolling Hills AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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Gum Springs Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gum Springs Glen

7837-7839 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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CREEKSIDE VILLAGE II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

CREEKSIDE VILLAGE II

7979 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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Carydale Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carydale Village

8073 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22309
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Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Vernon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Vernon area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stony Brook Apartments priced from $1,067. The Landings 2 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,354. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,067
The Landings 2Studio 60% AMI Studio,1BA$1,354
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$1,360
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,400
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, VA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oaks of Woodlawn2x2 10352BR,2BA$2.05
Mallard Court ApartmentsBDC22BR,2BA$2.37
Skyview ApartmentsType D2BR,1.5BA$2.09
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Courts Of Mount VernonA21BR,1.5BA$2.47
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1.93
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$2.05
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.29
The Landings IOne Bedroom LA11BR,1BA$2.39
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$2.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #64

Among neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Mount Vernon Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Vernon Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mount Vernon?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mount Vernon is under $1,870.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Vernon?

The cheapest apartment in Mount Vernon is Stony Brook Apartments which is listed at $1,067, while the average apartment in Mount Vernon costs $2,420.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mount Vernon?

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 1,124 regular apartments in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon?

Cheap apartments in Mount Vernon have an average cost of $541 which is $1,879 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon.

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