
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Vernon Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (15 Rentals)
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8063 Saint Annes Ct, Unit Bedroom 3

Stony Brook Apartments

8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit Basement

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Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Vernon?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mount Vernon Studio Apartments | $2,145 | $1,722 | $3,648 |
Mount Vernon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $1,108 | $4,309 |
Mount Vernon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $1,395 | $4,640 |
Mount Vernon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,015 | $1,591 | $5,000 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mount Vernon Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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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 $1,108. Manchester Lakes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,487. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon 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 |
Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,487 |
Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 735 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,560 |
Courts Of Mount Vernon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
The Landings 2 | One BR/One BA 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,644 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, VA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $2.57 price per square foot BDC2 Model at Mallard Court Apartments in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the Type D Model at Skyview Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $2.09 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mallard Court Apartments | BDC2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
Skyview Apartments | Type D | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.09 |
Washington Square | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Type B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
Courts Of Mount Vernon | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Henley at Kingstowne | B1 - 858 sq. ft. | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.90 |
Stony Brook Apartments | Three-bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
Lafayette Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Abbotts Run Apartment Homes | The Madison | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMount Vernon, Alexandria, VA
Ranked #68
Among neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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
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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 $1,950.
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 $1,108, while the average apartment in Mount Vernon costs $2,530.
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 48 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 $588 which is $1,942 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon.
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