Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franconia Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (42 Rentals)

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property at 8131 Pinelake Ct

$850 - $1,250

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$850 - $1,250

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$850 - $1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 10

8131 Pinelake Ct

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 7913 Central Park Cir

$850 - $1,200

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$850 - $1,200

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$850 - $1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7913 Central Park Cir

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8032 Saint Annes Ct

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8032 Saint Annes Ct, Unit UL 1

8032 Saint Annes Ct
AlexandriaVA22309
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5806 Pearson Ln
$1,090
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$1,090

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$1,090
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

5806 Pearson Ln

5806 Pearson LnAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 75 S Reynolds St

$1,400 - $2,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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75 S Reynolds St

AlexandriaVA22304

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Skyview Apartments
$1,650 - $1,950
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$1,650 - $1,950

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$1,650 - $1,950
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Skyview Apartments

8424 Sky View DrAlexandria, VA 22309
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Henley at Kingstowne
$1,667 - $4,826
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$1,636 - $4,795
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Henley at Kingstowne

7150 Rock Ridge LnAlexandria, VA 22315
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property at 5608 Bloomfield Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5608 Bloomfield Dr

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,749

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$1,749

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$1,749

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 S Van Dorn St, Unit West end condominium

60 S Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22304
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Arbors on Duke
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$1,781 - $2,308
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$1,755 - $2,282
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Arbors on Duke

5250 Duke StAlexandria, 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

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6220 Edsall Rd

AlexandriaVA22312

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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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

Edlandria

6198 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 250 S Reynolds St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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250 S Reynolds St, Unit 304

250 S Reynolds St
AlexandriaVA22304
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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 7361 Crestleigh Cir

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 19

7361 Crestleigh Cir

AlexandriaVA22315
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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 8371 Stationhouse Ct

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

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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
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 $1,446. ReNew Springfield has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,579. 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$1,446
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$1,579
Springfield GardensOne Bedroom (1A) A1BR,1BA$1,579
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$1,584
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,595
Bren Mar ApartmentsThe Vola1BR,1BA$1,634
Henley at KingstowneA1 - 693 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$1,667
Brent Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,721
Landmark Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,762

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franconia area is the $2.21 price per square foot Douglas Model at ReNew Springfield in the in the Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,719. The second greatest value Franconia apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Landmark Ridge starting at $2,430 with a $2.34 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.
ReNew SpringfieldDouglas3BR,2BA$2.21
Landmark Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.34
Cortland LandmarkPentagon-Renovated2BR,1BA$2.37
The Tuscany ApartmentsThe Bellini2BR,2BA$2.30
The SummitDesign 1A151BR,2BA$2.18
Acclaim at Alexandria2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
Bren Mar ApartmentsThe Lawson2BR,1BA$2.48
Brent Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
Springfield SquareHeritage - Study1BR,1BA$2.45
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$2.21

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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 $1,446.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franconia Apartment is $1,545 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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