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Student Apartments for Rent in Alexandria, VA

1,874 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - Essen
    Good Value
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    1 BED
    $2,100+
    2 BEDS
    $2,500+

    Essen

    1801 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311
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  9. $426 Off
    Price Drop. $426 Off
    1 BED
    $1,666+
    2 BEDS
    $1,890+
    3 BEDS
    $2,817+

    The Encore

    2215 N Pickett St, Alexandria, VA 22304
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  13. Good Value
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    STUDIO
    $1,922+
    1 BED
    $1,758+
    2 BEDS
    $2,307+

    The Blake

    2000 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311
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  17. Good Value
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    STUDIO
    $1,988+
    1 BED
    $2,162+
    2 BEDS
    $3,353+

    ELofts

    4501 Ford Ave, Alexandria, VA 22302
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Alexandria at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,003
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Average Rent in Alexandria
5

School Rating

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Schools in Alexandria
48

Some Transit

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Transportation in Alexandria
67

Somewhat Bikeable

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Alexandria, VA Student Apartments for Rent

Student housing apartments in Alexandria,VA give you the freedom and flexibility you need when you're searching for off-campus rentals. There's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment, like pricing. Some student housing offers by-the-bed pricing, which allows you to rent the bedroom but share a common area, kitchen, and living room with other students. In other apartment communities, you get a standard apartment, but the community caters to students with features like dedicated study areas or a shuttle bus to campus.

One benefit of choosing off-campus student housing is having fewer rules to follow than in dorms or other types of on-campus housing. However, that freedom comes with much more responsibility. For example, students in off-campus apartments will have to pay monthly rent and utilities. The apartment community might require renters' insurance, and you might have to pay a security deposit and application fee. When renting a student apartment off-campus, you'll have to undergo a credit and background check. And while off-campus housing is sometimes less expensive, you still might need to find a roommate or two to share expenses.

While there's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment in Alexandria, VA, it's a big step toward adulthood. When selecting your off-campus apartment, look at the available services and amenities to make sure they fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

Renting in Alexandria

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Alexandria

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Getting Around Alexandria

Transportation

76

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
48

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,967 Students
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West Potomac High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,764 Students
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Alexandria City High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
4,531 Students
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Edison High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,267 Students
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Twain Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
988 Students
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Sandburg Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
1,438 Students
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George Washington Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,369 Students
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Whitman Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
869 Students

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