
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA from $1,000 (69 Rentals)
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5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Room 1, Unit Room 1

5823 Pearson Ln

8520 Springfield Oaks Dr

6615 Schurtz St

Broadstone Van Dorn

6113 Liverpool Ln

Brent Place

Mason at Van Dorn

9011 Backlick Rd
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Key Towers

Whitestone at Landmark

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101 North Ripley Apartments

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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

5929 Camberly Ave

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Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes

London Park Towers Apartments

Manchester Lakes

Acclaim at Alexandria

8 S Van Dorn St
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Landmark Towers

Arrive Alexandria

Landmark Terrace

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Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes

5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

South Port

Bren Mar Apartments

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Arbor Park of Alexandria

4600 Duke St

21 Canterbury Square
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5831 Quantrell Ave

5608 Bloomfield Dr

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Crystal Woods

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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes

26 Canterbury Square

5929 Quantrell Ave

6540 Windham Ave

Contempo NOVA

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Arbors on Duke

4 S Van Dorn St
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The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn

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Sullivan Place

Edlandria

6939 Mary Caroline Cir

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Curve 6100

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Residences at Springfield Station

Rose Hill Apartments

301 N Beauregard St

630 N Armistead St

250 S Reynolds St, Unit 304, Unit 304
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Franconia, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franconia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Franconia Studio Apartments | $1,645 | $1,297 | $2,549 |
| Cheap Franconia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $1,302 | $6,759 |
| Cheap Franconia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,409 | $1,621 | $7,403 |
| Cheap Franconia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $1,920 | $4,410 |
| Cheap Franconia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,373 | $9,373 | $9,373 |
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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 $1,297. Mason at Van Dorn in the Central Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,382. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franconia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,297 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,382 |
| 101 North Ripley Apartments | Studio (Classic) | Studio,1BA | $1,476 |
| Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 630 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,530 |
| London Park Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,538 |
| Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,548 |
| Acclaim at Alexandria | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,590 |
| Landmark Towers | Studio without Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Key Towers | Bradford | 1BR,1BA | $1,610 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franconia area is the $2.26 price per square foot The Carlyle Model at Crystal Woods in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,626. The second greatest value Franconia apartment is the Design 2A20 Premier Model at The Summit starting at $2,366 with a $2.11 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Woods | The Carlyle | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.26 |
| The Summit | Design 2A20 Premier | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| Key Towers | Stratford | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| 101 North Ripley Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath (Renovated) | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - 910 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Lerner Morningside | Jefferson- Towers | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Excelsior Tower | Monet - Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
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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 $1,297.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Franconia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franconia Apartment is $1,530 at Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes.
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 $1,745 at Lynbrook 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 Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes and starts from $2,225.
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