Cheap Apartments for Rent in Franconia, VA from $1,000 (69 Rentals)

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property at 5823 Pearson Ln

$1,120

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$1,120

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$1,120

4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5823 Pearson Ln

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 8520 Springfield Oaks Dr

$1,125

Total Monthly Price6 Month Lease Term

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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 6615 Schurtz St

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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6615 Schurtz St

AlexandriaVA22310
property at 6113 Liverpool Ln

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

6113 Liverpool Ln

AlexandriaVA22315
property at 9011 Backlick Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9011 Backlick Rd

Fort BelvoirVA22060

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101 North Ripley Apartments
$1,476 - $2,379
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$1,441 - $2,344
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$35

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$1,476 - $2,379
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

101 North Ripley Apartments

101 N Ripley StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 5929 Camberly Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5929 Camberly Ave

SpringfieldVA22150
property at 8 S Van Dorn St

$1,550 - $1,700

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom Rentals

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8 S Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22304

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property at 5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

$1,650 - $2,500

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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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Arbor Park of Alexandria
Rent Specials
$1,675 - $3,096
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$1,574 - $2,995
Required Monthly Fees
$101

Total Monthly Price
$1,675 - $3,096
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arbor Park of Alexandria

6340 Wingate StAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 4600 Duke St

$1,600 - $2,850

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$1,695

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$1,695

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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4600 Duke St

AlexandriaVA22304
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

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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
property at 5608 Bloomfield Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

Total Monthly Price
$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 27

5608 Bloomfield Dr

AlexandriaVA22312
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Crystal Woods
$1,714 - $2,930
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$1,714 - $2,930

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$1,714 - $2,930
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Crystal Woods

4905 Southland AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 26 Canterbury Square

$1,745

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$1,745

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$1,745

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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26 Canterbury Square

AlexandriaVA22304
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

Available Now

5929 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 6540 Windham Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

Total Monthly Price
$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6540 Windham Ave

AlexandriaVA22315
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Arbors on Duke
Rent Specials
$1,844 - $2,431
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$1,818 - $2,405
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arbors on Duke

5250 Duke StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Sullivan Place
$1,881 - $3,766
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$1,637 - $3,522
Required Monthly Fees
$244

Total Monthly Price
$1,881 - $3,766
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Sullivan Place

5575 Vincent Gate TerAlexandria, VA 22312
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Edlandria
$1,895 - $2,795
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
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Edlandria

6198 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 6939 Mary Caroline Cir

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6939 Mary Caroline Cir

AlexandriaVA22310
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Curve 6100
$1,909 - $6,306
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$1,890 - $6,287
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Curve 6100

6100 Lincolnia RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 301 N Beauregard St

$1,750 - $2,650

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$1,970

Total Monthly Price
$1,970

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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301 N Beauregard St

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 630 N Armistead St

$1,996

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$1,996

Total Monthly Price
$1,996

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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630 N Armistead St

AlexandriaVA22312
property at 250 S Reynolds St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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250 S Reynolds St, Unit 304, Unit 304

250 S Reynolds St
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 $1,297. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,297
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,382
101 North Ripley ApartmentsStudio (Classic)Studio,1BA$1,476
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 630 sqft1BR,1BA$1,530
London Park Towers Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,538
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,545
Woodmont Park Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,548
Acclaim at Alexandria1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,590
Landmark TowersStudio without BalconyStudio,1BA$1,600
Key TowersBradford1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crystal WoodsThe Carlyle2BR,1.5BA$2.26
The SummitDesign 2A20 Premier2BR,2BA$2.11
Key TowersStratford2BR,2BA$2.01
101 North Ripley ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath (Renovated)2BR,2BA$2.23
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 910 sqft2BR,1BA$1.94
Lerner MorningsideJefferson- Towers1BR,1BA$1.98
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Excelsior TowerMonet - Den1BR,1BA$2.29
Woodmont Park Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.98
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,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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