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Mount Vernon Apartments

8263 Russell Rd, Alexandria, VA 22309

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Highlights

  • English and Spanish Speaking Staff
  • Balcony
  • Patio

About Mount Vernon Apartments

Set in the Historic Alexandria, Mount Vernon Apartments provides an old world charm with modern convenience. Choose among a One, Two or Three-bedroom Garden-style apartment home that includes air conditioning and cable ready connections. Our three-story community is accented by beautiful red-brick exterior, ample lawn space and paved pathways throughout. The parking lot surrounds the perimeter of the community, and laundry facilities are available for an additional convenience. We are conveniently located to shopping, recreational opportunities, Old Town and DC/MD. Call our leasing office today to schedule a tour.

Mount Vernon Apartments is an apartment community located in Fairfax County and the 22309 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools attendance zone.

Community Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Walk-Up

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Refrigerator

Disposal

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Carpet
  • Balcony
  • Patio

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Location
8263 Russell Rd, Alexandria,
VA 22309
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Neighborhood

A peaceful neighborhood surrounded by beautiful scenery, Mount Vernon provides the perfect combination of a family friendly setting and a unique history. The excellent schools and nearby churches only add to the tranquil setting of this Virginia neighborhood. Surrounded by calm parks and the scenic banks of the Potomac river, Mount Vernon affords people the option to get away from the busy city life. With this neighborhood only 10.4 miles away from the city center of Alexandria, residents still enjoy the upbeat life of the city.

Learn more about living in Mount Vernon 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Mount Vernon Alexandria, VA
Studio $1,172 $1,611
1 Bedroom $1,672 $2,017
2 Bedrooms $1,998 $2,490
3 Bedrooms $2,297 $2,715
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
NOVA, Medical Edu. Campus
Drive: 17 min 9.2 mi
NOVA, Alexandria Campus
Drive: 24 min 10.4 mi
George Mason Univ., Arlington
Drive: 30 min 14.4 mi
NOVA, Annandale Campus
Drive: 27 min 16.4 mi
Mount Vernon Apartments is within 17 minutes or 9.2 miles from NOVA, Medical Edu. Campus. It is also near NOVA, Alexandria Campus and NOVA, Annandale Campus.
Schools
Riverside Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
732 Students
Attendance Zone
Whitman Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
869 Students
Attendance Zone
Mount Vernon High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,959 Students
Attendance Zone
Islamic Saudi Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
614 Students
Nearby
The Aquinas Montessori School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
114 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Alexandria include Huntington, located 5.5 miles from Mount Vernon Apartments. Mount Vernon Apartments is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 10.6 miles or 25 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 36.7 miles or 58 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Huntington
Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
Eisenhower Avenue
Drive: 13 min 6.0 mi
King Street
Drive: 14 min 6.6 mi
Franconia-Springfield
Drive: 16 min 7.7 mi
Van Dorn Street
Drive: 17 min 8.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
1
Drive: 13 min 6.5 mi
Alexandria
Drive: 13 min 6.5 mi
2
Drive: 13 min 7.1 mi
2
Drive: 16 min 7.7 mi
1
Drive: 22 min 11.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
 Drive: 25 min 10.6 mi
Washington Dulles International
 Drive: 58 min 36.7 mi

Walkability Near Mount Vernon Apartments

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
70 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Mount Vernon Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Mt. Vernon Center At Russell Rd.
Walk: 1 min 0.1 mi
Potomac Square
Walk: 22 min 1.2 mi
Skyview Park Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Mount Vernon Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
George Washington's Gristmill
 Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Mount Vernon
 Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Huntley Meadows Park
 Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
River Farm
 Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
George Washington Memorial Parkway/Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
 Drive: 10 min 5.3 mi
Mount Vernon Apartments has 5 parks within 5.3 miles, including George Washington's Gristmill, Mount Vernon, and Huntley Meadows Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Drive: 19 min 8.7 mi
Mount Vernon Apartments has 3 hospitals within 8.7 miles, the nearest is Inova Mount Vernon Hospital which is 1.8 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Coast Guard
Drive: 12 min 6.0 mi
U S Army Reserve Center
Drive: 11 min 6.0 mi
Mount Vernon Apartments is 6.0 miles from US Coast Guard, and is convenient to other military bases, including U S Army Reserve Center.

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