Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Annandale, VA from $1,200 (54 Rentals)

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Fairmont Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmont Gardens

4137 Wadsworth CtAnnandale, VA 22003
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Parliaments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parliaments

7409 Eastmoreland RdAnnandale, VA 22003
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$1,850 - $2,950

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3245 Rio Dr

Falls ChurchVA22041

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Parkwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkwood Apartments

3421 Glen Carlyn DrFalls Church, VA 22041
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Lerner Morningside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lerner Morningside

4949 Manitoba DrAlexandria, VA 22312
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Edsall Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edsall Gardens

6438 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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Springfield Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Springfield Square

7000 Rhoden CtSpringfield, VA 22151
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Mayfair House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfair House

2930 Cherry StFalls Church, VA 22042
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Crystal Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crystal Woods

4905 Southland AveAlexandria, VA 22312

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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 Studio unit found at The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community priced from $1,395. Key Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityIndependenceStudio,1BA$1,395
Key TowersOvertonStudio,1BA$1,475
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$1,564
Lerner MorningsideJefferson- Towers1BR,1BA$1,569
Fairmont Gardens1Bed 1Bath 750 sf1BR,1BA$1,575
Landmark TowersStudio without BalconyStudio,1BA$1,600
Cavalier ClubStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,617
Arbor Park of AlexandriaOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$1,622
Springfield SquareHeritage1BR,1BA$1,637
Mayfair HouseRenovated 1Bd Terrace Lv1BR,1BA$1,649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, VA

As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $2.01 price per square foot Buckingham - Gardens Model at Lerner Morningside in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,657. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 2Bed 1Bath 950 sf Model at Fairmont Gardens starting at $1,998 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Red Fox Forest 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.
Lerner MorningsideBuckingham - Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
Fairmont Gardens2Bed 1Bath 950 sf2BR,1BA$2.10
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$2.12
Fairfield Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.15
Springfield SquareHeritage - Study1BR,1BA$2.08
6608 Edsall Rd, Unit 16608 Edsall Rd1BR,1BA$2.13
Mayfair HouseRenovated 1Bd Terrace Lv1BR,1BA$2.06
Crystal WoodsThe Valencia1BR,1BA$2.06
Arbor Park of AlexandriaOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2.07
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$2.01

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Central Business District, Annandale, VA

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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 $1,649.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community which is listed at $1,435, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $2,729.

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 19 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 $186 which is $2,543 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.

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