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property at 12701 Dara Dr

$1,690

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$1,690

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12701 Dara Dr

WoodbridgeVA22192

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property at 1523 Colonial Dr

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 21

1523 Colonial Dr

WoodbridgeVA22192
property at 7416 Rhondda Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7416 Rhondda Dr

LortonVA22079

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property at 12711 Gordon Blvd

$1,975

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$1,975

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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12711 Gordon Blvd, Unit #82, Unit #82

12711 Gordon Blvd
WoodbridgeVA22192

Lorton, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lorton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lorton, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Landings 2 in the Laurel Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,500. Bayvue in the Potomac Club neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,501. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lorton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Landings 2One BR/One BA 60% AMI 1BR,1BA$1,500
BayvueStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,501
Longview1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,509

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lorton, VA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lorton area is the $2.08 price per square foot C1M Model at Sanger Place in the in the Laurel Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,463. The second greatest value Lorton apartment is the 2E Model at Woodbridge Station starting at $1,794 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Potomac Club neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lorton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sanger PlaceC1M3BR,2BA$2.08
Woodbridge Station2E2BR,1BA$2.00
Woodlee Terrace ApartmentsThe Sycamore2BR,1BA$2.15
Potomac Vista ApartmentsGunston2BR,1.5BA$2.22
The Woods of Fairfax1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.40
Woodbridge Forest1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.15
RivergateOccoquan1BR,1BA$2.38
Landing at Mason's BridgePotomac- ADA1BR,1BA$2.24
Longview1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.16
The Landings 2One BR/One BA 60% AMI 1BR,1BA$2.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lorton

What type of rentals are currently available in Lorton?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Lorton, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $4,220. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lorton ranging from $1,350 to $5,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lorton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lorton ranges from $1,350 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $3,280.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lorton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lorton range from $1,977 to $3,568, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,350 to $5,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,675 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,350.

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