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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Fredericksburg Neighborhood of Fredericksburg, VA from $900 (17 Rentals)
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$1,050 - $1,5001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Stratford Apartments
1007 Emancipation HwyFredericksburg, VA 22401
117 Courtland Dr
FredericksburgVA22401
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907 Caroline St, Unit 11
907 Caroline StFredericksburg, VA 22401
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$1,349 - $1,9491 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Camden Hills
136 Wellington Lakes DrFredericksburg, VA 22401
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$1,349 - $1,9491 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Commons at Cowan Boulevard
2352 Cowan BlvdFredericksburg, VA 22401
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$1,399 - $1,8991 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Wellington Woods
1704 Lafayette BlvdFredericksburg, VA 22401
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$1,455 - $1,6441 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Riverwoods Apartments of Fredericksburg
2000 Woodlyn DrFredericksburg, VA 22401
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$1,473 - $4,1681 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
MAA Greenbrier
1 Greenbrier DrFredericksburg, VA 22401
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$1,499 - $1,9992 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Townsend Square
1100 Townsend BlvdFredericksburg, VA 22401
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619 Caroline St, Unit 619.5
619 Caroline StFredericksburg, VA 22401
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Madonna House at Belmont Senior Apartments
2600 Cowan BlvdFredericksburg, VA 22401
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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 Studio Apartments | $1,595 | $1,595 | $1,595 |
| Downtown Fredericksburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $1,050 | $2,325 |
| Downtown Fredericksburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,891 | $1,150 | $3,850 |
| Downtown Fredericksburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $1,450 | $2,308 |
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There are currently 17 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. Camden Hills 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 |
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| Stratford Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Camden Hills | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| MAA Greenbrier | Kenmore II | 1BR,1BA | $1,478 |
| The Commons at Cowan Boulevard | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,489 |
| Townsend Square | The Stratford | 2BR,2BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fredericksburg, VA
As of December 26, 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 The Wave Model at Crestview Apartments starting at $2,452 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Sherwood Estates 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. |
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| Stratford Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| Crestview Apartments | The Wave | 3BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| 819 Weedon St, Unit 2 | 819 Weedon St | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Townsend Square | The Hathaway (SM) | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Wellington Woods | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Camden Hills | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Riverwoods Apartments of Fredericksburg | The Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Commons at Cowan Boulevard | 2C | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.24 |
| MAA Greenbrier | 11F Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 907 Caroline St, Unit 11 | 907 Caroline St | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
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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.
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 $1,899.
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 5 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 $422 which is $1,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Fredericksburg.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!