
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franconia Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (27 Rentals)
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8131 Pinelake Ct, Unit Level 1 - Room 1

8056 Central Park Dr, Unit UL 1

127 S Jordan St, Unit Larger Upstairs Bedroom

134 Jasper Pl

134 Jasper Pl
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134 Jasper Pl

Brent Place

Mason at Van Dorn

Whitestone at Landmark

Manchester Lakes

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Acclaim at Alexandria

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Arbors on Duke

South Port

6149 Edsall Rd

75 S Reynolds St, Unit 418

75 S Reynolds St
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Morris Glen

Edsall Station - Section 8

5924 Founders Hill Dr

Oakwood Meadow Senior Residences

Edsall Gardens

6500 Osprey Point Ln
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6230 Almerico Pl

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Franconia, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franconia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franconia Studio Apartments | $1,547 | $1,364 | $1,985 |
| Franconia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $1,302 | $6,644 |
| Franconia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,385 | $1,593 | $7,288 |
| Franconia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,990 | $1,920 | $5,500 |
| Franconia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,498 | $5,498 | $5,498 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Brent Place priced from $1,302. Mason at Van Dorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,343. Here are the most affordable Franconia apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,302 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,343 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Brownstone | Studio,1BA | $1,442 |
| Skyview Apartments | Type A | 1BR,1BA | $1,515 |
| Acclaim at Alexandria | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| South Port | 717sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,592 |
| Manchester Lakes | The Kingstowne Premium (Active Sr. Community) | 2BR,1BA | $1,593 |
| Springfield Gardens | One Bedroom (1A) A | 1BR,1BA | $1,619 |
| Springfield Square | Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $1,660 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franconia area is the $2.24 price per square foot Design 2A20 Premier Model at The Summit in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $2,510. The second greatest value Franconia apartment is the The Taylor Model at The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn starting at $2,310 with a $2.33 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit | Design 2A20 Premier | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn | The Taylor | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| Edlandria | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Skyview Apartments | Type B - 1 bedroom w/den | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Springfield Square | Heritage - Study | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| ReNew Springfield | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Landmark Ridge | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| South Port | 717sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Arbors on Duke | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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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 $1,660.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franconia?
The cheapest apartment in Franconia is Brent Place which is listed at $1,302, while the average apartment in Franconia costs $5,343.
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 34 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 $291 which is $5,052 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franconia.
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