Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA from $1,000 (72 Rentals)

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property at 6524 Greenleaf St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

6524 Greenleaf St

SpringfieldVA22150
property at 8520 Springfield Oaks Dr

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8520 Springfield Oaks Dr

SpringfieldVA22153
property at 8371 Stationhouse Ct

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

property at 75 S Reynolds St

$1,400 - $2,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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75 S Reynolds St

AlexandriaVA22304
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101 North Ripley Apartments
$1,410 - $2,453
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$1,375 - $2,418
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$35

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$1,410 - $2,453
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

101 North Ripley Apartments

101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Henley at Kingstowne
$1,651 - $4,826
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$1,620 - $4,795
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Henley at Kingstowne

7150 Rock Ridge LnAlexandria, VA 22315
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property at 21 Canterbury Square

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Canterbury Square

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5608 Bloomfield Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5608 Bloomfield Dr

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 5831 Quantrell Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5831 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312

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Crystal Woods
$1,730 - $2,901
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$1,730 - $2,901

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$1,730 - $2,901
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Crystal Woods

4905 Southland AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 26 Canterbury Square

$1,740

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$1,740

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$1,740

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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26 Canterbury Square

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,749

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$1,749

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$1,749

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 S Van Dorn St, Unit West end condominium

60 S Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 501 N Armistead St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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501 N Armistead St, Unit T2

501 N Armistead St
AlexandriaVA22312
property at 301 N Beauregard St

$1,750 - $1,970

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom Rentals

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301 N Beauregard St

AlexandriaVA22312
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Sullivan Place
Rent Specials
$1,764 - $2,929
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$1,645 - $2,810
Required Monthly Fees
$119

Total Monthly Price
$1,764 - $2,929
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sullivan Place

5575 Vincent Gate TerAlexandria, VA 22312
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Arbor Park of Alexandria
Rent Specials
$1,766 - $3,145
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$1,665 - $3,044
Required Monthly Fees
$101

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$1,766 - $3,145
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Arbor Park of Alexandria

6340 Wingate StAlexandria, VA 22312
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Arbors on Duke
Rent Specials
$1,785 - $2,339
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$1,759 - $2,313
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Arbors on Duke

5250 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 6220 Edsall Rd

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6220 Edsall Rd

AlexandriaVA22312
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Curve 6100
$1,883 - $5,739
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$1,864 - $5,720
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Curve 6100

6100 Lincolnia RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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Edlandria
$1,895 - $2,795
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$1,895 - $2,795

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$1,895 - $2,795
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 25

Edlandria

6198 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 27 Canterbury Sq

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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27 Canterbury Sq, Unit 301

27 Canterbury Sq
AlexandriaVA22304

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Franconia, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franconia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franconia, VA is a Studio unit found at Broadstone Van Dorn in the Alexandria West neighborhood priced from $1,277. Woodmont Park Apartments in the Alexandria West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,298. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franconia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,277
Woodmont Park Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,298
London Park Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,364
Mason at Van DornS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,432
Excelsior TowerMiroStudio,1BA$1,442
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 630 sqft1BR,1BA$1,510
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,545
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 540 sqft1BR,1BA$1,560
Springfield GardensOne Bedroom (1A) A1BR,1BA$1,579
101 North Ripley ApartmentsOne Bedroom (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1,594

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franconia area is the $2.04 price per square foot Stratford Model at Key Towers in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,243. The second greatest value Franconia apartment is the Design 1B15 Premier Model at The Summit starting at $2,310 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franconia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Key TowersStratford2BR,2BA$2.04
The SummitDesign 1B15 Premier1BR,1.5BA$2.26
The Tuscany ApartmentsThe Raphael1BR,1BA$2.29
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.05
Brent Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Woodmont Park Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.19
Crystal WoodsThe Valencia1BR,1BA$2.16
Arbor Park of AlexandriaOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2.25
101 North Ripley ApartmentsOne Bedroom (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Franconia, VA

Ranked #122

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franconia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Franconia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Franconia is at Broadstone Van Dorn listed at $1,277.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Franconia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franconia Apartment is $1,298 at Woodmont Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Franconia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Franconia is starting from $1,665 at Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Franconia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Franconia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes and starts from $2,085.

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