Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franconia Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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Morris Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morris Glen

7000 Schoonmaker CtAlexandria, VA 22310
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Edsall Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edsall Gardens

6438 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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Lee Valley Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lee Valley Apartments

6535 Lee Valley DrSpringfield, VA 22150
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Franconia, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franconia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Franconia area of Alexandria, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Manchester Lakes priced from $1,400. Mason at Van Dorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,402. Here are the most affordable Franconia apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,400
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,402
Acclaim at Alexandria1 bed 1 Bath Alexandria1BR,1BA$1,550
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$1,575
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,602

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franconia area is the $2.42 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Penthouse Model at Landmark Ridge in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,614. The second greatest value Franconia apartment is the BDC2 Model at Mallard Court Apartments starting at $2,450 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Gum Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franconia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Landmark Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath Penthouse2BR,2BA$2.42
Mallard Court ApartmentsBDC22BR,2BA$2.37
Skyview ApartmentsType D2BR,1.5BA$2.09
The SummitDesign 1A151BR,1.5BA$2.36
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$2.34
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$2.15
Rose Hill ApartmentsThe Oronoco1BR,1BA$2.55
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$2.36
Acclaim at Alexandria1 bed 1 Bath Alexandria1BR,1BA$2.33
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$2.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Franconia, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #47

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Franconia Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franconia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Franconia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Franconia is under $1,759.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franconia?

The cheapest apartment in Franconia is Manchester Lakes which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Franconia costs $2,985.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franconia?

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 274 regular apartments in Franconia 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 Franconia?

Cheap apartments in Franconia have an average cost of $436 which is $2,549 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franconia.

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