Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Annandale, VA from $1,000 (64 Rentals)

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property at 4767 Kandel Ct

$860 - $1,175

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$860 - $1,175

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$860 - $1,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

4767 Kandel Ct

AnnandaleVA22003
property at 4535 Joseph Bristow Ln

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4535 Joseph Bristow Ln

AnnandaleVA22003
property at 7700 Lafayette Forest Dr

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7700 Lafayette Forest Dr, Unit Primary

7700 Lafayette Forest Dr
AnnandaleVA22003
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Parliaments
$1,684 - $3,891
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$1,663 - $3,870
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Parliaments

7409 Eastmoreland RdAnnandale, VA 22003
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property at 4360 Ivymount Ct

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4360 Ivymount Ct

AnnandaleVA22003
property at 4901 Americana Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4901 Americana Dr

AnnandaleVA22003
property at 3354 Woodburn Rd

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3354 Woodburn Rd, Unit #14

3354 Woodburn Rd
AnnandaleVA22003
property at 4901 Americana Dr

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4901 Americana Dr, Unit TallTree South Condo

4901 Americana Dr
AnnandaleVA22003
property at 4404 Island Pl

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4404 Island Pl

AnnandaleVA22003

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property at 4104 Daniels Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 21

4104 Daniels Ave

AnnandaleVA22003
property at 7703 Newcastle Dr

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7703 Newcastle Dr

AnnandaleVA22003
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Fairmont Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmont Gardens

4137 Wadsworth CtAnnandale, VA 22003
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Olde Salem Village
$1,063 - $2,580
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$1,058 - $2,575
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Olde Salem Village

6084 Argyle DrFalls Church, VA 22041
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Hillwood Manor Apartments
$1,523 - $1,883
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$1,399 - $1,759
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$124

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$1,523 - $1,883
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hillwood Manor Apartments

6079 Bellview DrFalls Church, VA 22041
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property at 3045 Patrick Henry Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3045 Patrick Henry Dr

Falls ChurchVA22044
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Cavalier Club
$1,637 - $4,439
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$1,611 - $4,413
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Cavalier Club

6200 Wilson BlvdFalls Church, VA 22044
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property at 2916 Willston Pl

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2916 Willston Pl

Falls ChurchVA22044
property at 3063 Patrick Henry Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3063 Patrick Henry Dr

Falls ChurchVA22044

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6366 Verde Ct
$1,700
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$1,700

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$1,700
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

6366 Verde Ct

6366 Verde CtAlexandria, VA 22312
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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
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Munson Hill
$1,710 - $2,485
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$1,700 - $2,475
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$10

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$1,710 - $2,485
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Munson Hill

6129 Leesburg PikeFalls Church, VA 22041
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Crystal Woods
$1,725 - $2,901
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$1,725 - $2,901

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$1,725 - $2,901
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Crystal Woods

4905 Southland AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 301 N Beauregard St

$1,650 - $2,550

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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301 N Beauregard St

AlexandriaVA22312
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Arbor Park of Alexandria
Rent Specials
$1,766 - $3,145
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$1,665 - $3,044
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$101

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$1,766 - $3,145
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Arbor Park of Alexandria

6340 Wingate StAlexandria, VA 22312
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Fairfield Crossing Apartments
$1,820 - $2,835
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$1,795 - $2,810
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$25

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$1,820 - $2,835
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fairfield Crossing Apartments

7703 Lee HwyFalls Church, VA 22042
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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
property at 2904 Kings Chapel Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2904 Kings Chapel Rd, Unit 16

2904 Kings Chapel Rd
Falls ChurchVA22042
property at 3101 Patrick Henry Dr

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3101 Patrick Henry Dr

Falls ChurchVA22044
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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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Curve 6100
$1,909 - $5,819
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$1,890 - $5,800
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Curve 6100

6100 Lincolnia RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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Amberleigh
Rent Specials
$1,914 - $3,147
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$1,889 - $3,122
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$25

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$1,914 - $3,147
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Amberleigh

8301 Anderson DrFairfax, VA 22031
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Sullivan Place
Rent Specials
$1,949 - $3,129
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$1,705 - $2,885
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$244

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$1,949 - $3,129
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Sullivan Place

5575 Vincent Gate TerAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 2903 Charing Cross Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2903 Charing Cross Rd

Falls ChurchVA22042

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Central Business District, Annandale, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Olde Salem Village priced from $1,070. Barcroft Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,368. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olde Salem VillageStudio | S011BR,1BA$1,070
Barcroft Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,368
Key TowersOvertonStudio,1BA$1,468
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityConstitution1BR,1BA$1,507
Hillwood Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,523
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$1,579
South Port732sq ft1BR,1BA$1,587
Landmark TowersStudio without BalconyStudio,1BA$1,600
Cavalier ClubStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,637
Arrive AlexandriaHawthorn1BR,1BA$1,659

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, VA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District 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 Central Business District apartment is the 3x1.5 1100 sf Model at Fairmont Gardens starting at $2,529 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Annandale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
ReNew SpringfieldDouglas3BR,2BA$2.21
Fairmont Gardens3x1.5 1100 sf3BR,1.5BA$2.30
Fairfield Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.23
AmberleighB42BR,1BA$2.25
Lerner MorningsideAshford - Gardens1BR,1BA$2.29
Arbor Park of AlexandriaOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2.25
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$2.00
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$2.21
Hillwood Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
Olde Salem VillageStudio | S011BR,1BA$2.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Business District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Business District is under $1,659.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?

The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Olde Salem Village which is listed at $1,063, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $11,475.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Business District?

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 9 regular apartments in Central Business District 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 Central Business District?

Cheap apartments in Central Business District have an average cost of $264 which is $11,211 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.

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