Cheap Homes for Rent in Franconia Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (13 Rentals)

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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 $1,479. Manchester Lakes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,487. Here are the most affordable Franconia apartments for rent in Alexandria, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,479
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,487
Cascade at Landmark1 Bed | 1 Bath - A1B1BR,1BA$1,696
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$1,712
Whitestone at LandmarkThe Blackstone1BR,1BA$1,732

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franconia area is the $2.10 price per square foot 3 bed 2 bath Alexandria Model at Acclaim at Alexandria in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,557. The second greatest value Franconia apartment is the Oak Model at Park Place at Van Dorn starting at $2,948 with a $2.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Acclaim at Alexandria3 bed 2 bath Alexandria3BR,2BA$2.10
Park Place at Van DornOak2BR,2BA$2.50
South Port1157sq ft3BR,2BA$2.34
Mallard Court ApartmentsBDC22BR,2BA$2.57
Skyview ApartmentsType D2BR,1.5BA$2.09
The SummitDesign 1A151BR,1.5BA$2.30
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$2.38
Cascade at Landmark1 Bed | 1 Bath - A1B1BR,1BA$2.32
Bren Mar ApartmentsThe Mason1BR,1BA$2.53
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$2.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franconia

What type of rentals are currently available in Franconia?

There are currently 72 Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,475 to $5,882. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franconia ranging from $975 to $7,150.

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 $975 to $7,150 with an average monthly rent of $3,870.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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