Cheap Apartments for Rent in Springfield, VA from $1,000 (24 Rentals)

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5954 Kedron St

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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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Crystal Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crystal Woods

4905 Southland AveAlexandria, VA 22312

Springfield, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, VA

Pricing Updated: 04/13/2025

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
Newington$2,833$1,40091
West Springfield$2,877$1,71042

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 $1,429. 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$1,429
Arbor Park of AlexandriaOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$1,517
Key TowersOvertonStudio,1BA$1,555
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$1,583

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, VA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $2.05 price per square foot 3 bed 2 bath Alexandria Model at Acclaim at Alexandria in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,486. The second greatest value Springfield apartment is the Two Bedroom B2B Model at Arbor Park of Alexandria starting at $2,481 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Ravensworth 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.
Acclaim at Alexandria3 bed 2 bath Alexandria3BR,2BA$2.05
Arbor Park of AlexandriaTwo Bedroom B2B2BR,2BA$2.23
Fairmont Gardens3Bed 1.5Bath 1100 sf3BR,1.5BA$2.27
Sullivan PlaceTwo Bedroom B2A2BR,2BA$2.04
Vistas of AnnandaleB72BR,1BA$2.36
Bren Mar ApartmentsThe Sheldon2BR,1BA$2.39
Crystal WoodsThe Valencia1BR,1BA$2.04
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$2.12
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$2.16
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 $1,705.

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 $2,855.

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 22 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 $431 which is $2,424 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Springfield.

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

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