
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clifton, VA from $800 (42 Rentals)
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5680 White Dove Ln

13573 Orchard Dr

Fairfax Crest

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Park Place Senior

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The Lodge at Autumn Willow Senior Apartments

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Battery Heights Apartments
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Manassas Yards

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Colonial Village Apartments

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Wellington Place at Olde Town

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Maplewood Park

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Ellipse at Fairfax Corner

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Orchard Bridge Apartments

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The Courts at Fair Oaks Apartments

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Finley At Fairfax Corner
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Parq 170

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Halstead Centreville

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eaves Fair Lakes

Artena Manassas

Reserve at Regency Park

MAA Centreville

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Bent Tree Apartments

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Halstead Burke
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Palisades at Manassas Park

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Lincoln at Fair Oaks

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Fairchase

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Elms Signal Hill Station

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Lee Overlook Apartments

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The Emerson

Manassas Station

Messenger Place
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eaves Fairfax City

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Vista Fairfax Corner

12660 Heron Ridge Dr

Signal Hill Apartments

Windsor Oak Creek

The Ridgewood by Windsor

Manassas Station West

Elms Centreville
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8421 McKenzie Cir

14105 Honey Hill Ct
Clifton, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clifton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Studio Apartments | $2,026 | $1,758 | $2,746 |
| Clifton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,118 | $800 | $3,879 |
| Clifton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $953 | $4,985 |
| Clifton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,042 | $1,093 | $4,342 |
| Clifton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $1,379 | $1,459 |
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Cheapest Available Clifton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clifton, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fairfax Crest in the East Market at Fair Lakes neighborhood priced from $800. Battery Heights Apartments in the Katies Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,680. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clifton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Fairfax Crest | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Battery Heights Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Manassas Yards | Alexandria | 1BR,1BA | $1,701 |
| Colonial Village Apartments | Alexandria II | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
| Orchard Bridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,800 |
| The Courts at Fair Oaks Apartments | Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| Finley At Fairfax Corner | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,826 |
| Halstead Centreville | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,853 |
| eaves Fair Lakes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,861 |
| Parq 170 | 1 Bed 1 Bath G | 1BR,1BA | $1,877 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton, VA and Nearby
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clifton area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Orchard Bridge Apartments in the in the Katies Grove neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Clifton apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Fairfax Crest starting at $953 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the East Market at Fair Lakes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clifton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Orchard Bridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Fairfax Crest | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| eaves Fairfax City | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Lee Overlook Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Artena Manassas | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| Elms Signal Hill Station | Baldwin | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Main on University | 2BR/2BA - The Danville | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Windsor Oak Creek | Potomac (A3) | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Battery Heights Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Manassas Yards | Alexandria | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clifton Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clifton?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clifton is at The Courts at Fair Oaks Apartments listed at $1,825.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clifton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clifton Apartment is $800 at Fairfax Crest.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clifton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clifton is starting from $953 at Fairfax Crest.
What is the most affordable Clifton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Clifton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairfax Crest and starts from $1,093.
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