Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franconia Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (32 Rentals)

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Morris Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morris Glen

7000 Schoonmaker CtAlexandria, VA 22310
Senior Living

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Edsall Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edsall Gardens

6438 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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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 Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Springfield Square

7000 Rhoden CtSpringfield, VA 22151
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Springfield Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Springfield Gardens

6116 Cumberland AveSpringfield, VA 22150
Corporate Housing
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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 $1,285. Brent Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,302. Here are the most affordable Franconia apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,285
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,302
Whitestone at LandmarkThe YellowstoneStudio,1BA$1,389
Skyview ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$1,515
Acclaim at AlexandriaStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$1,558
Contempo NOVAA1 - Studio with Den1BR,1BA$1,625
Springfield SquareHeritage1BR,1BA$1,638
Bren Mar ApartmentsThe Mason1BR,1BA$1,684
The Tuscany ApartmentsThe Monti1BR,1BA$1,692

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franconia area is the $2.10 price per square foot The Bristol Model at The Reserve at Eisenhower in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $2,410. The second greatest value Franconia apartment is the Design 2A20 Model at The Summit starting at $2,580 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Maple Grove 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 Reserve at EisenhowerThe Bristol2BR,2BA$2.10
The SummitDesign 2A202BR,2BA$2.30
Henley at KingstowneB2 - 1004 sq. ft.2BR,2BA$2.48
Skyview ApartmentsType D2BR,1.5BA$2.09
The Tuscany ApartmentsThe Siena1BR,1BA$2.35
Springfield SquareHeritage - Study1BR,1BA$2.13
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$2.36
Landmark Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.28
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$2.17
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Franconia, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #49

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet 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

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 $1,692.

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 $2,719.

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 $141 which is $2,578 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franconia.

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