Cheap Homes for Rent in Franconia Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $800 (13 Rentals)

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property at 7913 Central Park Cir

$850 - $1,200

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$850 - $1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7913 Central Park Cir

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 8056 Central Park Dr

$900 - $950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8056 Central Park Dr

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, Unit UL 1

8032 Saint Annes Ct
AlexandriaVA22309
property at 6524 Greenleaf St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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6524 Greenleaf St

SpringfieldVA22150

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property at 4807 Poplar Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

4807 Poplar Dr

AlexandriaVA22310
property at 8415 Benecia Ct

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8415 Benecia Ct

AlexandriaVA22309
property at 6540 Windham Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

6540 Windham Ave

AlexandriaVA22315

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property at 250 S Reynolds St

$2,000

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$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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250 S Reynolds St, Unit 304, Unit 304

250 S Reynolds St
AlexandriaVA22304

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 $1,336. Whitestone at Landmark has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,513. Here are the most affordable Franconia apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,336
Whitestone at LandmarkThe BrownstoneStudio,1BA$1,513
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,545
Springfield GardensOne Bedroom (1A) A1BR,1BA$1,619
Springfield SquareHeritage1BR,1BA$1,640

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franconia area is the $2.02 price per square foot Design 2A20 Premier Model at The Summit in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $2,267. The second greatest value Franconia apartment is the Buchanan Model at Springfield Square starting at $2,207 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Kings Park 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 SummitDesign 2A20 Premier2BR,2BA$2.02
Springfield SquareBuchanan2BR,1BA$2.12
Mallard Courts ApartmentsC2 -3BR,2BA$2.64
The Ridgeleigh at Van DornThe Taylor2BR,2BA$2.47
Acclaim at Alexandria2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.47
Skyview ApartmentsType B - 1 bedroom w/den1BR,1BA$2.22
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$2.27
Landmark Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$2.33
Arbors on DukeBirch1BR,1BA$2.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franconia

What type of rentals are currently available in Franconia?

There are currently 76 Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,302 to $7,403. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franconia ranging from $850 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Franconia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Franconia ranges from $850 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,029.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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