Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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Morris Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morris Glen

7000 Schoonmaker CtAlexandria, VA 22310
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Lee Valley Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lee Valley Apartments

6535 Lee Valley DrSpringfield, VA 22150
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Parc View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parc View Apartments

5380 Holmes Run PkyAlexandria, VA 22304
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Edsall Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edsall Gardens

6438 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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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 Mason at Van Dorn in the Central Springfield neighborhood priced from $1,383. Arrive Alexandria in the Central Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,405. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Franconia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,383
Arrive AlexandriaHawthorn1BR,1BA$1,405
Woodmont Park Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,448
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,487
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 630 sqft1BR,1BA$1,495
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 680 sqft1BR,1BA$1,510
Arbor Park of AlexandriaOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$1,538
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,570
Key TowersOvertonStudio,1BA$1,575
Acclaim at Alexandria1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA and Nearby

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franconia area is the $2.14 price per square foot The Bentley Loft Model at The Reserve at Eisenhower in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $2,571. The second greatest value Franconia apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft Model at Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $2,080 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Alexandria West 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 Reserve at EisenhowerThe Bentley Loft2BR,2BA$2.14
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.99
The SummitDesign 1B151BR,1.5BA$2.21
Arrive AlexandriaMagnolia2BR,2BA$2.17
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.17
Arbor Park of AlexandriaTwo Bedroom B1B2BR,1BA$2.02
Woodmont Park Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.19
Crystal WoodsThe Valencia1BR,1BA$2.16
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$2.14
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 680 sqft1BR,1BA$2.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Franconia, VA

Ranked #420

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Franconia, VA

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Mason at Van Dorn listed at $1,383.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franconia Apartment is $1,405 at Arrive Alexandria.

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 $1,675 at Arrive Alexandria.

What is the most affordable Franconia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Franconia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at South Port and starts from $2,248.

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