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

Manchester Lakes

Mason at Van Dorn

Acclaim at Alexandria

Landmark Terrace

6009 Bingley Rd

7008 Beverly Ln

6399 Stagg Ct, Unit Private Basement

6207 Zekan Ln

6433 Franconia Ct

6360 Dakine Cir
Franconia, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franconia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Franconia Studio Apartments | $1,835 | $1,395 | $2,271 |
Franconia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,219 | $1,400 | $5,464 |
Franconia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,806 | $1,800 | $6,406 |
Franconia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,055 | $2,220 | $4,963 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Franconia Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,402 |
Acclaim at Alexandria | 1 bed 1 Bath Alexandria | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
South Port | 732sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Landmark Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
Mallard Court Apartments | BDC2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
Skyview Apartments | Type D | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.09 |
The Summit | Design 1A15 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.36 |
ReNew Springfield | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
South Port | 732sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Rose Hill Apartments | The Oronoco | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Acclaim at Alexandria | 1 bed 1 Bath Alexandria | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFranconia, Alexandria, VA
Ranked #47
Among neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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