
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cedar Crest Neighborhood of Chantilly, VA from $1,500 (53 Rentals)
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3810 Lightfoot St, Unit 208

4304 Silas Hutchinson Dr

The Fields of Chantilly

6129 Stonepath Cir, Unit Loft

5856 Watermark Cir, Unit UL1

13032 Limestone Ct, Unit Upper Level 1

6403 Knapsack Ln

14631 Thera Way, Unit LL 2

6116 Kendra Way, Unit UL 1
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4456B Beacon Grove Cir

6348 Field Flower Trl, Unit LL Walkout

13557 Orchard Dr, Unit 3557 room 1

6114 Stonepath Cir, Unit Upper Level Primary

5471 Braddock Ridge Dr, Unit Primary

5680 White Dove Ln

3966 Burning Bush Ct

Forest Glen Senior Apartments-62 & Older

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The Lodge at Autumn Willow Senior Apartments

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3916 Penderview Dr

Westfield Village

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The Courts at Fair Oaks Apartments

3903 Penderview Dr

12161 Penderview Terrace

4490 Market Commons Dr

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Halstead Centreville

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eaves Fair Lakes

The Knoll at Fair Oaks

Reserve at Regency Park
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4490 Market Commons Dr, Unit 507

12159 Penderview Ter, Unit 12159 Penderview Terrace 932

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Halstead Fair Oaks

MAA Centreville

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Shenandoah Crossing

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Bent Tree Apartments

13058 Autumn Woods Way

5123 Travis Edward Way

14905 Rydell Rd

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The Jefferson at Fair Oaks
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Windsor at Fairlakes

14316 Climbing Rose Way

3910 Penderview Dr

12660 Heron Ridge Dr

12155 Penderview Terrace

Madison Ridge Apartments

Windsor Oak Creek

Camden Monument Place

5117 Travis Edward Way, Unit 5117E

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Cedar Crest, Chantilly, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cedar Crest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Crest Studio Apartments | $2,278 | $1,831 | $2,789 |
| Cedar Crest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,314 | $1,540 | $3,879 |
| Cedar Crest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,757 | $1,788 | $4,896 |
| Cedar Crest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,360 | $2,447 | $4,315 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Cedar Crest Neighborhood of Chantilly, VA.
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Cheapest Available Cedar Crest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cedar Crest area of Chantilly, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Glen Senior Apartments-62 & Older priced from $1,540. The Courts at Fair Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,831. Here are the most affordable Cedar Crest apartments for rent in Chantilly, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Glen Senior Apartments-62 & Older | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,540 |
| The Courts at Fair Oaks Apartments | Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,831 |
| Halstead Centreville | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,853 |
| Shenandoah Crossing | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,917 |
| East Meadow Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,930 |
| Bent Tree Apartments | Chestnut Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,942 |
| MAA Centreville | Traditional 1x1 777 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1,945 |
| Windsor Oak Creek | Potomac (A3) | 1BR,1BA | $1,965 |
| The Jefferson at Fair Oaks | Chancellor | 1BR,1BA | $1,996 |
| Halstead Fair Oaks | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,004 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cedar Crest, VA
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cedar Crest area is the $2.33 price per square foot Thoreau Diamond Model at Windsor at Fairlakes in the in the East Market at Fair Lakes neighborhood starting from $3,066. The second greatest value Cedar Crest apartment is the Icon 4 Model at The Emerson starting at $2,909 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Cedar Crest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cedar Crest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor at Fairlakes | Thoreau Diamond | 3BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| The Emerson | Icon 4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
| 13397 Connor Drive, Unit J | 13397 Connor Drive | 2BR,2BA | $2.13 |
| Lee Overlook Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| East Meadow Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| The Fields of Chantilly | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| The Knoll at Fair Oaks | A2A | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.63 |
| Windsor Oak Creek | Potomac (A3) | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Elms Centreville | The Attleboro | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| MAA Centreville | Traditional 1x1 777 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cedar Crest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cedar Crest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cedar Crest is under $2,004.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cedar Crest?
The cheapest apartment in Cedar Crest is Forest Glen Senior Apartments-62 & Older which is listed at $1,540, while the average apartment in Cedar Crest costs $3,165.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cedar Crest?
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 13 regular apartments in Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest?
Cheap apartments in Cedar Crest have an average cost of $378 which is $2,787 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cedar Crest.
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