
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Fredericksburg Neighborhood of Fredericksburg, VA from $1,000 (21 Rentals)
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Camden Hills

The Commons at Cowan Boulevard

Wellington Woods

The Residences at Belmont

Riverwoods Apartments of Fredericksburg

505 Hawke St, Unit 1
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Townsend Square

Madonna House at Belmont Senior Apartments

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601 Forbes St

620 Kenmore Ave

Summit Kings Mill

1629 Hudgins Farm Cir
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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 | $1,774 | $1,050 | $2,425 |
| Downtown Fredericksburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $1,150 | $4,550 |
| Downtown Fredericksburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,927 | $1,450 | $2,166 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 21 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 Camden Hills priced from $1,389. The Commons at Cowan Boulevard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,467. Here are the most affordable Downtown Fredericksburg apartments for rent in Fredericksburg, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Hills | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,389 |
| The Commons at Cowan Boulevard | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,467 |
| The Residences at Belmont | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
| MAA Greenbrier | Elwood V | 2BR,2BA | $1,573 |
| William Square Luxury Residences | D | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fredericksburg, VA
As of February 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Fredericksburg area is the $2.17 price per square foot The Wave Model at Crestview Apartments in the in the Sherwood Estates neighborhood starting from $2,452. The second greatest value Downtown Fredericksburg apartment is the The Hathaway Model at Townsend Square starting at $1,918 with a $1.80 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Apartments | The Wave | 3BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Townsend Square | The Hathaway | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| 819 Weedon St, Unit 2 | 819 Weedon St | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| The Factory at Upper Spotsy | 1 Bed | 1.5 Bath Loft - Building One | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.82 |
| Wellington Woods | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| MAA Cobblestone Square | The Kenmore | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Camden Hills | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Riverwoods Apartments of Fredericksburg | The Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Commons at Cowan Boulevard | 2C | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.98 |
| MAA Greenbrier | Kenmore II | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg, VA
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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.
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 Camden Hills which is listed at $1,389, while the average apartment in Downtown Fredericksburg costs $2,040.
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 11 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 $680 which is $1,360 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Fredericksburg.
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