Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA from $900 (26 Rentals)

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The Columns Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Columns Apartments

30-70 Ebenezer Church RdStafford, VA 22556
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Quantico Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Quantico Court

19050 Fuller Heights RdTriangle, VA 22172
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Malvern Lakes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Malvern Lakes

75 Malvern Lakes CirFredericksburg, VA 22406
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Stafford, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stafford, VA

Pricing Updated: 04/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Stafford, VA area range in price from $950 to $3,835 with an overall median price of $3,209. The three Stafford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Aquia Harbour at $1,579, Biscoe at $950, and Brentsmill Estates at $1,540. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Stafford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Aquia Harbour$2,680$1,57918
Biscoe$2,680$95021
Brentsmill Estates$2,680$1,54038
Cresent Pointe$2,680$1,57910
Glenwood Forest$2,680$1,42513
Hampton Oaks$2,680$1,57918
Orchard Glen$2,680$1,57921
Stallings$2,680$1,57918
Summerwind$2,680$1,57914
Youngstead$2,680$1,57918

Cheapest Available Stafford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stafford, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at East Gate Apartments in the South Riding Station neighborhood priced from $1,300. The Commons at Cowan Boulevard in the Chatham Landing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,333. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stafford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Gate Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,300
The Commons at Cowan Boulevard2C2BR,1BA$1,333
Ultris Courthouse SquareThe Jefferson1BR,1BA$1,484
Arbor GroveBirch2BR,1BA$1,499
Stonegate ApartmentsThe Belmont2BR,2BA$1,549
Tripoli Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
The Residences at BelmontThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,553
Kensington CrossingDogwood1BR,1BA$1,589
Lakewood ApartmentsThe Dockside1BR,1BA$1,595
Linden Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,614

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stafford area is the $1.37 price per square foot C1 Model at England Run North Apartments in the in the Sherwood Estates neighborhood starting from $1,744. The second greatest value Stafford apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated - B2R Model at Malvern Lakes starting at $1,825 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Sherwood Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stafford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
England Run North ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.37
Malvern Lakes2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated - B2R2BR,2BA$1.67
AquiaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.90
Arbor GroveCypress3BR,1BA$1.79
Stonegate ApartmentsThe Belmont2BR,2BA$1.57
Shenandoah StationTwo Bedroom Classic2BR,2BA$1.79
Linden Park Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$2.04
MAA SeasonsChancellor1BR,1BA$2.17
Kensington CrossingDogwood1BR,1BA$2.21
East Gate Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2.17

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Getting Around Stafford, VA

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stafford Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stafford?

The cheapest apartment in Stafford is East Gate Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Stafford costs $3,209.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Stafford?

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 248 regular apartments in Stafford 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 Stafford?

Cheap apartments in Stafford have an average cost of $1,484 which is $1,725 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stafford.

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