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property at 6101 Edsall Rd

6101 Edsall Rd

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 8429 Great Lake Ln

8429 Great Lake Ln

SpringfieldVA22153
property at 5905 Bayshire Rd

5905 Bayshire Rd

SpringfieldVA22152

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Springfield, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, VA

Pricing Updated: 05/17/2025

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$2,806$1,30079
West Springfield$2,850$1,47536

Cheapest Available Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Springfield, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Crystal Woods in the Central Springfield neighborhood priced from $1,431. Manchester Lakes in the Ravensworth neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,487. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Springfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crystal WoodsThe Valencia1BR,1BA$1,431
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,487
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,497
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,602
Henley at KingstowneA1 - 693 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$1,637

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, VA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $2.10 price per square foot 3 bed 2 bath Alexandria Model at Acclaim at Alexandria in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,557. The second greatest value Springfield apartment is the The Carlyle Model at Crystal Woods starting at $2,514 with a $2.17 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.
Acclaim at Alexandria3 bed 2 bath Alexandria3BR,2BA$2.10
Crystal WoodsThe Carlyle2BR,1.5BA$2.17
The SummitDesign 1A151BR,1.5BA$2.30
Vistas of AnnandaleB72BR,1BA$2.30
Arbor Park of AlexandriaOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2.18
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$2.30
Fairmont Gardens1Bed 1Bath 750 sf1BR,1BA$2.29
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$2.39
Cascade at Landmark1 Bed | 1 Bath - A1B1BR,1BA$2.32
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$2.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Springfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Springfield?

There are currently 83 Apartments for Rent in Springfield, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,475 to $5,882. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Springfield ranging from $1,000 to $6,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Springfield ranges from $1,000 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,096.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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