Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franconia Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,055 (46 Rentals)

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property at 7913 Central Park Cir

$850 - $1,150

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$850 - $1,150

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$850 - $1,150

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7913 Central Park Cir

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8131 Pinelake Ct

$900 - $925

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$900 - $925

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$900 - $925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8131 Pinelake Ct

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8056 Central Park Dr

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

8056 Central Park Dr

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 4260 Buckman Rd

$1,499

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$1,499

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$1,499

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4260 Buckman Rd

AlexandriaVA22309

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property at 6481 Cheyenne Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6481 Cheyenne Dr, Unit 303

6481 Cheyenne Dr
AlexandriaVA22312
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75 S Reynolds St, Unit #118
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
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75 S Reynolds St, Unit #118

75 S Reynolds StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Arbors on Duke
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$1,714 - $2,334
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$1,688 - $2,308
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Arbors on Duke

5250 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 6955 Mary Caroline Cir

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6955 Mary Caroline Cir

AlexandriaVA22310
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Cameron Square
$1,815 - $6,542
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$1,711 - $6,438
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Cameron Square

5555 Cardinal PlAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 4600 Duke St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4600 Duke St

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 4258 Buckman Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4258 Buckman Rd

AlexandriaVA22309
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The Summit
Rent Specials
$1,877 - $3,004
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$1,858 - $2,985
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The Summit

260 S Reynolds StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Sullivan Place
Rent Specials
$1,893 - $3,499
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$1,774 - $3,380
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$119

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$1,893 - $3,499
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Sullivan Place

5575 Vincent Gate TerAlexandria, VA 22312
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Edlandria
$1,895 - $2,795
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$1,895 - $2,795

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$1,895 - $2,795
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Edlandria

6198 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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Skyview Apartments
$1,950 - $2,450
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$1,950 - $2,450

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$1,950 - $2,450
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Skyview Apartments

8424 Sky View DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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property at 6284 Rose Hill Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6284 Rose Hill Dr

AlexandriaVA22310
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Morris Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morris Glen

7000 Schoonmaker CtAlexandria, VA 22310
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property at 4405 Groombridge Way

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4405 Groombridge Way

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 75 S Reynolds St

$1,385

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$1,385

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$1,385

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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75 S Reynolds St, Unit 304

75 S Reynolds St
AlexandriaVA22304
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Edsall Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edsall Gardens

6438 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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Landmark Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark Ridge

6161 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 6220 Edsall Rd

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

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6220 Edsall Rd

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 6524 Greenleaf St

$900

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$900

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$900

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6524 Greenleaf St

SpringfieldVA22150
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ReNew Springfield
Rent Specials
$1,699 - $3,909
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$1,699 - $3,909

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$1,699 - $3,909
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ReNew Springfield

5734 Backlick RdSpringfield, VA 22150
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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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Springfield Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Springfield Gardens

6116 Cumberland AveSpringfield, VA 22150
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Franconia, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

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 $1,416. Whitestone at Landmark has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,474. Here are the most affordable Franconia apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mason at Van DornS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,416
Whitestone at LandmarkThe YellowstoneStudio,1BA$1,474
Acclaim at AlexandriaStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Springfield GardensOne Bedroom (1A) A1BR,1BA$1,579
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,595
Brent Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,602
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$1,613
Bren Mar ApartmentsThe Vola1BR,1BA$1,634
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$1,699
Arbors on DukeCedar1BR,1BA$1,714

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franconia area is the $2.08 price per square foot Design 3A25 Model at The Summit in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $3,004. The second greatest value Franconia apartment is the The Ashton (A3) Model at Windsor Kingstowne starting at $2,482 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Loisdale Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franconia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The SummitDesign 3A253BR,2.5BA$2.08
Windsor KingstowneThe Ashton (A3)1BR,2BA$2.35
Cortland LandmarkPentagon-Renovated2BR,1BA$2.37
Skyview ApartmentsType D-1 - 2 bedroom w/sunroom2BR,1.5BA$1.89
The Tuscany ApartmentsThe Chianti2BR,2BA$2.31
Sullivan PlaceOne Bedroom Loft A1DL1BR,1BA$2.38
Edlandria2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.21
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$2.19
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$2.25
Brent Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franconia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Franconia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Franconia is at Mason at Van Dorn listed at $1,416.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Franconia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franconia Apartment is $1,566 at Mason at Van Dorn.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Franconia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Franconia is starting from $1,721 at Brent Place.

What is the most affordable Franconia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Franconia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brent Place and starts from $2,220.

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