
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Fredericksburg Neighborhood of Fredericksburg, VA from $900 (10 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Fredericksburg area of Fredericksburg.


Stratford Apartments

Camden Hills

The Commons at Cowan Boulevard

Wellington Woods
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Downtown Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Fredericksburg?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Fredericksburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $1,050 | $2,450 |
| Downtown Fredericksburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $1,150 | $3,850 |
| Downtown Fredericksburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $1,450 | $2,450 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Fredericksburg Neighborhood of Fredericksburg, VA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Fredericksburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Fredericksburg area of Fredericksburg, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stratford Apartments priced from $1,050. The Commons at Cowan Boulevard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,349. Here are the most affordable Downtown Fredericksburg apartments for rent in Fredericksburg, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Commons at Cowan Boulevard | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| The Residences at Belmont | The Orchid | 1BR,1BA | $1,384 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fredericksburg, VA
As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Fredericksburg area is the $1.21 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Stratford Apartments in the in the Riverwalk neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Downtown Fredericksburg apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Camden Hills starting at $1,449 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Downtown Fredericksburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Fredericksburg apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| Camden Hills | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Crestview Apartments | The Tide | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| The Factory at Upper Spotsy | 1 Bed | 1 Bath - Building One | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Wellington Woods | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Townsend Square | The Stratford | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Riverwoods Apartments of Fredericksburg | The Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Commons at Cowan Boulevard | 2C | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| MAA Greenbrier | 11F Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| The Residences at Belmont | The Orchid - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg, VA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg, VA
Hugh Mercer Elementary
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Virginia including Downtown Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg, and the greater Fredericksburg area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Downtown Fredericksburg Neighborhood in Fredericksburg, VA
Walk Score®
90 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Fredericksburg Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Fredericksburg?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Fredericksburg is Stratford Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Downtown Fredericksburg costs $1,960.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Fredericksburg?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Downtown Fredericksburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Fredericksburg?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Fredericksburg have an average cost of $391 which is $1,569 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Fredericksburg.
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