Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Penn Draw Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $500 (19 Rentals)

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Mount Vernon Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mount Vernon Gardens

7417-7421 Fordson RdAlexandria, VA 22306
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Normandy Hill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Hill Apartments

3614 Normandy Hill DrAlexandria, VA 22304
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The Ellsworth
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ellsworth

2801 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Meadow Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow Woods

3308 Lockheed BlvdAlexandria, VA 22306
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Jefferson Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Gardens

5877 Monticello RdAlexandria, VA 22303
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The Arden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arden

2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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Olde Towne West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olde Towne West

500 S Alfred StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Kings Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Gardens

6300 S Kings HwyAlexandria, VA 22306

Penn Draw, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Penn Draw Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penn Draw area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Cityside Huntington Metro priced from $1,410. Riverside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,471. Here are the most affordable Penn Draw apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cityside Huntington MetroClassic Interior 366Studio,1BA$1,410
Riverside ApartmentsStudio-Classic Executive S1BStudio,1BA$1,471
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$1,530
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,611
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom+Den1BR,1BA$1,660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Draw, VA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Penn Draw area is the $2.38 price per square foot The Blakely Model at The Reserve at Eisenhower in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $2,624. The second greatest value Penn Draw apartment is the Selkirk Model at Carlyle Mill starting at $2,647 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penn Draw apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at EisenhowerThe Blakely2BR,2BA$2.38
Carlyle MillSelkirk2BR,2BA$2.50
Kings Gardens1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Haven Huntley Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.60
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$2.15
Lafayette Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.29
The Courts at Huntington StationOne Bedroom A1B21BR,1BA$2.71
Rose Hill ApartmentsThe Oronoco1BR,1BA$2.89
Cherry Arms1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.66
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Penn Draw, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #29

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penn Draw Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Penn Draw?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Penn Draw is under $1,783.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Penn Draw?

The cheapest apartment in Penn Draw is Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,530, while the average apartment in Penn Draw costs $2,698.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Penn Draw?

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 77 regular apartments in Penn Draw 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 Penn Draw?

Cheap apartments in Penn Draw have an average cost of $209 which is $2,489 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Penn Draw.

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