Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franconia Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (24 Rentals)

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Morris Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morris Glen

7000 Schoonmaker CtAlexandria, VA 22310
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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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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 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 $1,327. Here are the most affordable Franconia apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,302
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,327
Whitestone at LandmarkThe Redstone1BR,1BA$1,495
Acclaim at AlexandriaStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Mallard Court ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franconia area is the $2.09 price per square foot The Bristol Model at The Reserve at Eisenhower in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Franconia apartment is the The Bardi (with den) Model at The Tuscany Apartments starting at $2,420 with a $2.42 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at EisenhowerThe Bristol2BR,2BA$2.09
The Tuscany ApartmentsThe Bardi (with den)1BR,2BA$2.42
Edlandria2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.10
Windsor KingstowneThe Avon (A2)1BR,1BA$2.49
The SummitDesign 1A151BR,1.5BA$2.01
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$2.12
Skyview ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$2.35
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$2.20
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1.91
Sullivan PlaceStudio E1AStudio ,1BA$2.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Franconia, Alexandria, VA

Ranked #52

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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 $1,660.

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 $2,606.

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 16 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 $191 which is $2,415 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franconia.

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