
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of Falls Church, VA from $1,200 (48 Rentals)
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Winter Hill Senior Apartments

The Glen

Monticello Falls Church

Mayfair House

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Broad & Washington

7312 Route 29, Unit 204

7527 Fairwood Ln

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Fairfield Crossing Apartments

2904 Kings Chapel Rd, Unit 16

Read Building

2754 Hollywood Rd

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The Alder

2903 Charing Cross Rd

Idylwood Village West

Lee Square Apartments

Kingsley Commons Townhouses
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LOREN

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eaves Fairfax Towers

2839 Kalmia Lee Ct

2827 Kalmia Lee Ct, Unit 102

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455 at Tinner Hill

110 Birch St

200 N Maple Ave

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6662 Van Winkle Dr, Unit Studio

2850 Dover Ln
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2908 Kings Chapel Rd, Unit 12

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Modera Founders Row

Pine Spring Gardens

Goodwin Park

Hopkins Glen Apartment Phase I

Winter Hill

Broadfalls

Churchill Apartments

Coralain Gardens
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Fields of Falls Church

7428 Mason Ln

Community Apartments

2839 Kalmia Lee Ct, Unit A-301

The Fields at Merrifield

2833 Kalmia Lee Ct

Avalon Dunn Loring

2726 Gallows Rd, Unit 902

3354 Woodburn Rd, Unit #14
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Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments

Washington Blvd Apartments

Dunn Loring Metro Apartments
Jefferson, Falls Church, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jefferson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Studio Apartments | $2,233 | $1,665 | $6,458 |
| Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,528 | $1,550 | $5,672 |
| Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $2,075 | $6,053 |
| Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,448 | $2,600 | $8,578 |
| Jefferson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,003 | $6,206 | $9,800 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Jefferson Neighborhood of Falls Church, VA.
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Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Winter Hill Senior Apartments priced from $1,550. The Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,665. Here are the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Hill Senior Apartments | Upstairs Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Glen | Studio, 1 Bathroom, E-Reno | Studio,1BA | $1,665 |
| Monticello Falls Church | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,680 |
| Coralain Gardens | Studio - Affordable 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,722 |
| Broad & Washington | Studio ADU-S7 | Studio,1BA | $1,736 |
| Avalon Dunn Loring | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,760 |
| Fairfield Crossing Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,820 |
| Merrill House Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,849 |
| Read Building | The Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments | Jackson Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,954 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, VA
As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $2.84 price per square foot Clarendon Model at Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments in the in the Madrillon Farms neighborhood starting from $3,264. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the Renovated 2Bd Top Level Model at Mayfair House starting at $2,125 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments | Clarendon | 2BR,2BA | $2.84 |
| Mayfair House | Renovated 2Bd Top Level | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Fairfield Crossing Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Kingsley Commons Townhouses | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| The Fields at Merrifield | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Lee Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Merrill House Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Idylwood Village West | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Monticello Falls Church | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.96 |
| Winter Hill Senior Apartments | Upstairs Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJefferson, Falls Church, VA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jefferson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jefferson is under $1,954.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson?
The cheapest apartment in Jefferson is Winter Hill Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Jefferson costs $10,925.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson?
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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson?
Cheap apartments in Jefferson have an average cost of $208 which is $10,717 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson.
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