
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mantua Neighborhood of Fairfax, VA from $1,200 (32 Rentals)
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Little River Glen IV

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Pinewood Plaza Apartments

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Trillium Apartments

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Providence Hall Apartments

Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments

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Dwell Vienna Metro

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4096 Orchard Dr, Unit #1, Unit #1
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9485 Fairfax Blvd

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Amberleigh

Scout on the Circle Apartments

Fairfax Square

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Prosperity Flats Apartments

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Modera Mosaic

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Avalon Mosaic

Furnished Studio-Washington, D.C. - Falls Church - Merrifield
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2987 District Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID9695A

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2987 District Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID9726A

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Little River Glen IV

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3781 Persimmon Cir

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8325 Wesleyan St, Unit 8325 Wesleyan St., Unit 8325 Wesleyan St.

Vistas of Annandale

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Vienna Park

Avalon Dunn Loring

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The Point at Dunn Loring

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The Fields at Merrifield

Dunn Loring Metro Apartments
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Mantua, Fairfax, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mantua?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Mantua Studio Apartments | $2,141 | $1,400 | $3,265 |
| Mantua 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,277 | $1,275 | $3,830 |
| Mantua 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,590 | $1,762 | $4,827 |
| Mantua 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,032 | $2,346 | $4,841 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mantua Neighborhood of Fairfax, VA.
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Cheapest Available Mantua Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mantua area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Little River Glen IV priced from $1,495. Trillium Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,697. Here are the most affordable Mantua apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Little River Glen IV | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Trillium Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,697 |
| Layton Hall Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,755 |
| Vistas of Annandale | B7 | 2BR,1BA | $1,762 |
| Vienna Park | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,789 |
| Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,790 |
| Dwell Vienna Metro | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,798 |
| Margate Manor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Amberleigh | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,839 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mantua, VA
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mantua area is the $2.22 price per square foot AD1RC Model at Vistas of Annandale in the in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood starting from $2,545. The second greatest value Mantua apartment is the 2Bedroom 1Bathroom Model at Vienna Park starting at $2,225 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Madrillon Farms neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mantua apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Vistas of Annandale | AD1RC | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Vienna Park | 2Bedroom 1Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Fields at Merrifield | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Amberleigh | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Margate Manor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Pinewood Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Providence Hall Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Little River Glen IV | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 8325 Wesleyan St, Unit 8325 Wesleyan St. | 8325 Wesleyan St | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mantua Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mantua?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mantua is under $1,839.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mantua?
The cheapest apartment in Mantua is Little River Glen IV which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Mantua costs $2,946.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mantua?
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 25 regular apartments in Mantua 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 Mantua?
Cheap apartments in Mantua have an average cost of $329 which is $2,617 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mantua.
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