Cheap Apartments for Rent near Franconia, VA from $1,286 (82 Rentals)

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property at 6524 Greenleaf St

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6524 Greenleaf St

SpringfieldVA22150

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property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit 909

5340 Holmes Run Pky
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 6481 Cheyenne Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

Total Monthly Price
$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6481 Cheyenne Dr, Unit 303

6481 Cheyenne Dr
AlexandriaVA22312
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75 S Reynolds St, Unit #118
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

75 S Reynolds St, Unit #118

75 S Reynolds StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Arrive Alexandria
Rent Specials
$1,629 - $3,249
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$1,629 - $3,249

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$1,629 - $3,249
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Arrive Alexandria

240 Yoakum PkwyAlexandria, VA 22304
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Arbor Park of Alexandria
$1,645 - $2,900
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$1,544 - $2,799
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$101

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$1,645 - $2,900
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arbor Park of Alexandria

6340 Wingate StAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 21 Canterbury Square

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Canterbury Square

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,650 - $2,300

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

AlexandriaVA22304
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Arbors on Duke
Rent Specials
$1,665 - $2,334
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$1,639 - $2,308
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Arbors on Duke

5250 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 5831 Quantrell Ave

$1,675

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$1,675

Total Monthly Price
$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5831 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 5340 Holmes Run Pky

$1,700

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$1,700

Total Monthly Price
$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Pavilion On the Park

5340 Holmes Run Pky
AlexandriaVA22304

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property at 301 N Beauregard St

$1,750

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$1,750

Total Monthly Price
$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

301 N Beauregard St, Unit 1709

301 N Beauregard St
AlexandriaVA22312
property at 5929 Quantrell Ave

$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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5929 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 430 N Armistead St

$1,795 - $1,825

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$1,795

Total Monthly Price
$1,795

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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430 N Armistead St

LincolniaVA22312
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Sullivan Place
Rent Specials
$1,796 - $3,499
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$1,677 - $3,380
Required Monthly Fees
$119

Total Monthly Price
$1,796 - $3,499
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sullivan Place

5575 Vincent Gate TerAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 6955 Mary Caroline Cir

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 29

6955 Mary Caroline Cir

AlexandriaVA22310
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Crystal Woods
$1,833 - $2,987
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$1,833 - $2,987

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$1,833 - $2,987
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Crystal Woods

4905 Southland AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 4600 Duke St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4600 Duke St

AlexandriaVA22304
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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
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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

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27 Canterbury Sq, Unit 301

27 Canterbury Sq
AlexandriaVA22304
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The Summit
Rent Specials
$1,902 - $3,019
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$1,877 - $2,994
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The Summit

260 S Reynolds StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Franconia, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franconia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Franconia, VA is a Studio unit found at Broadstone Van Dorn in the Alexandria West neighborhood priced from $1,329. Whitestone at Landmark in the Central Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,387. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franconia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,329
Whitestone at LandmarkThe YellowstoneStudio,1BA$1,387
Woodmont Park Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,398
Mason at Van DornS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,409
Key TowersOvertonStudio,1BA$1,482
Acclaim at AlexandriaStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Springfield GardensOne Bedroom (1A) A1BR,1BA$1,579
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$1,589
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 630 sqft1BR,1BA$1,590
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA and Nearby

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franconia area is the $2.10 price per square foot Design 3A25 Model at The Summit in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $3,019. The second greatest value Franconia apartment is the Winchester B6P Model at Curve 6100 starting at $2,403 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Central Springfield 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.
The SummitDesign 3A253BR,2.5BA$2.10
Curve 6100Winchester B6P2BR,2BA$2.12
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.22
Edlandria2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.21
Key TowersBradford1BR,1BA$2.13
Arbor Park of AlexandriaOne Bedroom with Den A1BD1BR,1BA$2.23
Lerner MorningsideAshford - Gardens1BR,1BA$2.16
Woodmont Park Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.01
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$2.22

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Franconia, VA

Ranked #206

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 $1,329.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franconia Apartment is $1,398 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 $1,648 at Woodmont Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Franconia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Franconia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brent Place and starts from $2,220.

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