
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franconia Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (27 Rentals)
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8063 Saint Annes Ct, Unit Bedroom 3

8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit Primary
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Whitestone at Landmark

Manchester Lakes

Mason at Van Dorn

Acclaim at Alexandria

Landmark Terrace

5615 Franconia Rd, Unit 104
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5911 Edsall Rd, Unit PH 02 Master

4400 Groombridge Way, Unit G

Sullivan Place

5600 Bloomfield Dr
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7311 Hayfield Rd

6399 Stagg Ct, Unit One Bedroom

6003 Frederick St

ReNew Springfield
Franconia, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franconia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Franconia Studio Apartments | $1,909 | $1,312 | $2,409 |
Franconia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $1,200 | $6,215 |
Franconia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,721 | $1,910 | $6,055 |
Franconia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,185 | $2,210 | $5,000 |
Franconia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,275 | $4,050 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Franconia Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Franconia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Franconia area of Alexandria, VA is a Studio unit found at Mason at Van Dorn priced from $1,481. Acclaim at Alexandria has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,590. Here are the most affordable Franconia apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,481 |
Acclaim at Alexandria | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,590 |
Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,689 |
South Port | 717sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,712 |
Whitestone at Landmark | The Redstone | 1BR,1BA | $1,727 |
Sullivan Place | One Bedroom A1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Contempo NOVA | A1 - Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,813 |
Bren Mar Apartments | The Mason | 1BR,1BA | $1,884 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA
As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franconia area is the $2.57 price per square foot BDC2 Model at Mallard Court Apartments in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Franconia apartment is the 5911 Edsall Rd., APT #705 Model at 5911 Edsall Rd., APT #705 starting at $1,920 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Central Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franconia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mallard Court Apartments | BDC2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
5911 Edsall Rd., APT #705 | 5911 Edsall Rd., APT #705 | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn | The Taylor | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
Skyview Apartments | Type D | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.09 |
The Summit | Design 1A15 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.36 |
Acclaim at Alexandria | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
Sullivan Place | One Bedroom Loft A1AL | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
ReNew Springfield | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
South Port | 717sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFranconia, Alexandria, VA
Ranked #51
Among neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Franconia Neighborhood in Alexandria, VA
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
27 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franconia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Franconia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Franconia is under $1,884.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franconia?
The cheapest apartment in Franconia is Acclaim at Alexandria which is listed at $1,590, while the average apartment in Franconia costs $5,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franconia?
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 Franconia 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 Franconia?
Cheap apartments in Franconia have an average cost of $163 which is $5,337 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franconia.
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