Cheap Homes for Rent in Franconia Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $700 (9 Rentals)

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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 $1,407. 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$1,407
Acclaim at Alexandria1 bed 1 Bath Alexandria1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franconia area is the $2.43 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Penthouse Model at Landmark Ridge in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,620. 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$2.43
Mallard Court ApartmentsBDC22BR,2BA$2.37
Skyview ApartmentsType D2BR,1.5BA$2.09
The SummitDesign 1A151BR,1.5BA$2.40
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$2.38
Sullivan PlaceOne Bedroom A1D1BR,1BA$2.48
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$2.19
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Franconia

What type of rentals are currently available in Franconia?

There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,385 to $6,292. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franconia ranging from $795 to $7,150.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Franconia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Franconia ranges from $795 to $7,150 with an average monthly rent of $3,684.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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