Updated 40 Minutes Ago
Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Gas fireplaces
- Quiet street
- Upgraded kitchen
- Fenced patio backyard
- Upgraded light fixtures
Location
5256 Bessley Pl, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA|Cameron Station
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Amenities for 5256 Bessley Pl, Cameron Station
Features
| Central Air | Fireplace |
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Exterior Type: Brick Front | Four Floors |
Grounds
| 2 Parking Spaces | Garage Parking |
| Outdoor Space |
Other
| Architecture Style: Colonial | Exterior Type: Vinyl Siding |
| Heat Pump Heating | Zoned |
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About 5256 Bessley Pl
Property Status: Active Thought after Robert Carter Model w/bump outs on quiet street within Cameron Station. Almost 3000 Sft of open floor plan living, upgraded kitchen with SS appliances, hardwood floors throughout 3 levels and new LVP in lower level, deck off kitchen, 2 gas fireplaces, fenced patio backyard, freshly painted throughout, upgraded light fixtures and new smoke detectors, 1 car garage with double long driveway for additional 2 vehicles. Close to all of Cameron Station amenities. Office Phone: (703) 378-8810 Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 5256 Bessley Pl compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 miles away
- More space
- The 4-bedroom is 684 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Fireplace
- In-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- 4-bedrooms are $565 more than the median rent in this area
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1.3 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Cameron Station |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 22304 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Cameron Station
4-bedroom apartments at 5256 Bessley Pl cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Alexandria.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Cameron Station
Alexandria
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $4,737 |
| December 2024 | $4,304 |
| January 2025 | $4,893 |
| February 2025 | $4,756 |
| March 2025 | $4,997 |
| April 2025 | $5,219 |
| May 2025 | $5,500 |
| June 2025 | $5,200 |
| July 2025 | $4,730 |
| August 2025 | $4,862 |
| September 2025 | $4,935 |
| October 2025 | $4,404 |
| November 2025 | $4,149 |
| December 2025 | $4,535 |
| January 2026 | $5,314 |
| February 2026 | $5,660 |
| March 2026 | $5,793 |
| April 2026 | $5,362 |
| May 2026 | $5,150 |
| June 2026 | $5,400 |
| July 2026 | $5,481 |
| August 2026 | $5,620 |
| September 2026 | $5,787 |
| October 2026 | $5,250 |
| November 2026 | $4,890 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $5,300 |
| May 2026 | $5,300 |
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Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 5256 Bessley Pl
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School
435 ferdinand day dr
alexandria, VA, 22304
PK, K-5Public
C+
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary
1701 n beauregard st
alexandria, VA, 22311
PK, K-5Public
C
Early Childhood Center
5651 rayburn ave
alexandria, VA, 22311
PKPublic
Montessori Public School of Arlington
701 s highland st
arlington, VA, 22204
PK, K-5Public
A-
Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the Arts & Sciences
6245 leesburg pike
falls church, VA, 22044
3-5Public
C+
Getting around Alexandria near 5256 Bessley Pl
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 5256 Bessley Pl, Alexandria
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
6/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Explore the area around 5256 Bessley Pl
Kenbeth International Food Market LLC
510 S Van Dorn St
Restaurant Depot
4600 Eisenhower Ave
Tsedey Abeba Grocery Store
672 S Pickett St
Tsedyab Grocery
668 S Pickett St
BJ's Wholesale Club
101 S Van Dorn St
Kings Cleaners
376 S Pickett St
Eisenhower Consignment
4926 Eisenhower Ave
Nationwide Uniform Group
4803 Eisenhower Ave
Betty Traditional Store
50 S Pickett St
B M Boutique
674 S Pickett St
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
424 S Pickett St
Cafe Aurora
50 S Pickett St
Cameron Cafe
4911 Brenman Park Dr
Dunkin'
504D S Van Dorn St
Starbucks
5782 Dow Ave
City Kitchen
330 S Pickett St
Reynolds Street Bar and Grill
34 S Reynolds St
Roha Ethiopian Restaurant
291 S Van Dorn St
Aslin Beer Garden
847 S Pickett St
Gogi Friends
6231 Little River Tpke
Mediterranean Bakery
352 S Pickett St
West End Farmers Market
4880 Brenman Park Dr
Pan American Bakery & Grill
650 S Pickett St
Landmark Bakery & Cafe Inc
670 S Pickett St
Kiwi Pie Shop
4548 Eisenhower Ave
Cameron Station Linear Park
Playground
Playground
Park
Armistead L. Boothe Park
Domino's
370 S Pickett St
Jersey Mike's Subs
360 S Pickett St
Mediterranean Bakery
352 S Pickett St
Taste of Asia
362 S Pickett St
City Kitchen
330 S Pickett St
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