Cheap Apartments for Rent in Springfield, VA from $1,000 (20 Rentals)

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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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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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Springfield, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, VA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Springfield, VA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Springfield Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Springfield$3,011$1,600942
Newington$3,016$1,3541474

Cheapest Available Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Springfield, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Manchester Lakes in the Ravensworth neighborhood priced from $1,400. Mason at Van Dorn in the Loisdale Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,401. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Springfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,400
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,401
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$1,545
Acclaim at Alexandria1 bed 1 Bath Alexandria1BR,1BA$1,550
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,602

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, VA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $1.33 price per square foot 8822 Arley Dr Model at 8822 Arley Dr, Unit Basement Apartment in the in the Ravensworth neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Springfield apartment is the The Carlyle Model at Crystal Woods starting at $2,349 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Central Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8822 Arley Dr, Unit Basement Apartment8822 Arley Dr1BR,1BA$1.33
Crystal WoodsThe Carlyle2BR,1.5BA$2.03
Fairmont Gardens2Bed 1Bath 950 sf2BR,1BA$2.04
Acclaim at Alexandria2 bed 2 bath Alexandria2BR,2BA$2.33
Key TowersBradford1BR,1BA$1.95
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$2.34
4341 Americana Dr, Unit 201-G4341 Americana Dr2BR,1BA$2.28
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$2.11
Arbor Park of AlexandriaOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$2.26
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$2.36

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Getting Around Springfield, VA

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Springfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Springfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Springfield is under $1,654.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Springfield?

The cheapest apartment in Springfield is Manchester Lakes which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Springfield costs $3,013.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Springfield?

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 444 regular apartments in Springfield 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 Springfield?

Cheap apartments in Springfield have an average cost of $500 which is $2,513 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Springfield.

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