
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franconia Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,055 (46 Rentals)
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8131 Pinelake Ct

8056 Central Park Dr

4600 Duke St, Unit 1603

Mason at Van Dorn

Whitestone at Landmark

4260 Buckman Rd

Acclaim at Alexandria

Manchester Lakes
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75 S Reynolds St, Unit #118

Brent Place

South Port

Bren Mar Apartments

Landmark Terrace

6430 Gildar St

75 S Reynolds St, Unit Apartment 116

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Arbors on Duke
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6955 Mary Caroline Cir

Contempo NOVA

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Cameron Square

4600 Duke St

4258 Buckman Rd

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The Summit

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Sullivan Place

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Edlandria

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6032 Clames Dr, Unit Private Detached Studio
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Skyview Apartments

6284 Rose Hill Dr

Morris Glen

Edsall Station - Section 8

4405 Groombridge Way

75 S Reynolds St, Unit 304

Oakwood Meadow Senior Residences

Edsall Gardens
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Woodlawn Garden Apartments

Landmark Ridge

6220 Edsall Rd

6524 Greenleaf St

6500 Osprey Point Ln

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ReNew Springfield

Lerner Springfield Square

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The Residences at Springfield Station

Lee Valley Apartments
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Springfield Gardens
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 | $1,750 | $1,432 | $2,512 |
| Franconia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $990 | $3,004 |
| Franconia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,532 | $1,721 | $4,177 |
| Franconia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,238 | $2,220 | $4,629 |
| Franconia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,159 | $8,159 | $8,159 |
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There are currently 46 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,416 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Yellowstone | Studio,1BA | $1,474 |
| Acclaim at Alexandria | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Springfield Gardens | One Bedroom (1A) A | 1BR,1BA | $1,579 |
| Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Brent Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
| South Port | 717sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,613 |
| Bren Mar Apartments | The Vola | 1BR,1BA | $1,634 |
| ReNew Springfield | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Arbors on Duke | Cedar | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit | Design 3A25 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.08 |
| Windsor Kingstowne | The Ashton (A3) | 1BR,2BA | $2.35 |
| Cortland Landmark | Pentagon-Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Skyview Apartments | Type D-1 - 2 bedroom w/sunroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.89 |
| The Tuscany Apartments | The Chianti | 2BR,2BA | $2.31 |
| Sullivan Place | One Bedroom Loft A1DL | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Edlandria | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| ReNew Springfield | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| South Port | 717sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Brent Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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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