Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Vernon Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (16 Rentals)

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8263 Russell Rd

AlexandriaVA22309
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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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8263 Russell Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8263 Russell Rd

8263 Russell RdAlexandria, 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 $1,108. Washington Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,108
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1,425
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$1,440
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,487
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$1,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, VA

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $2.37 price per square foot BDC2 Model at Mallard Court Apartments in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,450. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mallard Court ApartmentsBDC22BR,2BA$2.37
Skyview ApartmentsType D2BR,1.5BA$2.09
Henley at KingstowneB1 - 858 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$2.83
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Courts Of Mount VernonA21BR,1.5BA$2.46
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1.93
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$2.06
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.29
Abbotts Run Apartment HomesThe Madison1BR,1BA$3.00
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$2.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #68

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mount Vernon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mount Vernon is at The Landings 2 listed at $1,722.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment is $1,108 at Stony Brook Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mount Vernon is starting from $1,395 at Stony Brook Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mount Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mount Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stony Brook Apartments and starts from $1,591.

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