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Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA under $1200. 106 Rentals Available
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    DWOCA, Alexandria, VA 22314
    STUDIO $776
  • a kitchen with a stove and sink and wooden cabinets
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    3600 Buckman Rd, Alexandria, VA 22309
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,023+
    2 BEDS $1,178+

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    1720 Trenton Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
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    1 BED $1,175
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    116 Irvington St. Suite B SW, Washington, DC 20032
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    2 Forrester St SE, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $1,199
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    4632 Livingston Rd. SE, Washington, DC 20032
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  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
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    3800 South Capitol St, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $1,100
    2 BEDS $950+
    3 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a kitchen and a dining room with a stove and a table
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    3730-3790 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032
    STUDIO $980
    1 BED $1,175
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    114 Wayne Place SE, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $990
    2 BEDS $1,042+
  • a living room with a white couch and a table and chairs
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    800 Southern Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20032
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $1,100
    1 BED $1,200+
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    1311 Southview Drive, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
    STUDIO $1,095+
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    3647 6Th Street SE, Washington, DC 20032
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,113+
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    3320 6Th St SE Ste 204, Washington, DC 20032
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $1,010
    1 BED $1,166+
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    228 Malcolm X Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $900
  • a living room with a blue couch and a television
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    1008 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201
    1 BED $1,114+
    2 BEDS $1,187
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table in front of a dining room
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    1212 Southern Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20032
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $1,125
    1 BED $1,165+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    3420 11Th Pl SE, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $1,087
  • a kitchen with wood cabinets and a sink and a black refrigerator
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    2632 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020
    1 BED $1,102
  • a living room with a couch and a framed picture on the wall
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    Mailing Address Only: 7308 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22042
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a living room with a white table and chairs
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    1530 First Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for pricing
  • a kitchen with a sink and a stove and a ceiling light
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    2607 Bowen Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $491+
  • a dining room with tables and chairs and a sink
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    1341 Howard Road SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,106+
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    2850 Douglass Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
    STUDIO $1,188
  • a small kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    1535 Morris Road, SE, Washington, DC 20020
    1 BED $905
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
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    1535 Morris Road, SE, Washington, DC 20020
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Getting around in Alexandria, VA

20 /100
Car-Dependent
32 /100
Some Transit
32 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 20, Transit Score®: 32, Bike Score®: 32

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Alexandria, VA last updated?

Prices and availability in Alexandria, VA were last updated on 12 Apr 2026.

What are the best apartments in Alexandria, VA?

The best apartments in Alexandria, VA are: Sinclaire on Seminary, The Aspen, Broadstone Van Dorn, Halstead Tower by Windsor and Platform.

What type of rental buildings are in Alexandria, VA?

In Alexandria 58% of the housing is rented out compared to 42% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 48% of Alexandria's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 48% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.

Your search for apartments in Alexandria, VA under $1,200 stops here

Finding apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA for less than $1,200 has never been so easy! At RentCafe nice cheap apartments are just one click away. There are currently 106 available units in Alexandria, VA, renting for under $1,200. On average, $1,146 can get you 799 Sqft in this area. Be sure to search for the apartment that is best for you. Under “More”, check the amenities that you consider a must-have, and don’t forget to look at the pet policy. Fitness enthusiasts can even check the Fitness Center box. Whether you are looking for studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, you are sure to find one that will make you want to move in right away.

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