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Terwilliger Place

Maple Green Apartments

107 Royal St SW

203 Cloud St

Mountain View

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5806 Pearson Ln

The Linden Senior Residences

The Shelton

109 E Congress St
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The Larkspur

National Landing

Northridge Apartments

Southridge Apartments

Skyline Vista Apartments

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Dominion Apartments

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8316 Tobin Rd, Unit 8316

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1104 Kings Crest Dr, Unit Basement Apt in Stafford

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Mintbrook Senior Apartments

Stratford Apartments
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The Graham at Southern Towers

Sherwood at Southern Towers

River Run

402 Cherrydale Ave

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322 N Mildred St, Unit 100

Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria Park Apartments

Southampton Apartments

Monticello at Southern Towers

Oakland Apartments

1005 Lower Clubhouse Drive
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2512 Linwood Ln, Unit 2A

The Oaks - Senior 55 & Older

Monticello Square Apartments

London Park Towers Apartments

Barcroft Plaza Apartments

Shenandoah Commons

Moffett Manor

Quantico Court

326 E Liberty St

Arbors at Culpeper
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107 E 2nd St

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Presidential Greens

The Gardens of Stafford Senior Apartments

The Square at 511

Broadstone Van Dorn

Kendrick Court Senior Apartments

0xxx Kincaid Ct

Landings II

401 E Main St

Ashlawn at Southern Towers
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Northern Virginia, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northern Virginia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Studio Apartments | $1,975 | $900 | $4,500 |
| Northern Virginia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| Northern Virginia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $840 | $10,000+ |
| Northern Virginia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,240 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Northern Virginia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,967 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Northern Virginia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Northern Virginia, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Terwilliger Place in the Maywood neighborhood priced from $977. The Larkspur in the Maywood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,033. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Northern Virginia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-M | 2BR,1BA | $977 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| National Landing | 919 | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| Southridge Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,074 |
| The Shelton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Skyline Vista Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Dominion Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern Virginia, VA and Nearby
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northern Virginia area is the $1.30 price per square foot 7412 Pensacola Pl Model at 7412 Pensacola Pl, Unit Modern Spacious Basement in the in the Gainesville neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Northern Virginia apartment is the 225 Brafferton Blvd Model at 225 Brafferton Blvd, Unit Fully Furnished Apartment starting at $2,000 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Park Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northern Virginia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7412 Pensacola Pl, Unit Modern Spacious Basement | 7412 Pensacola Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 225 Brafferton Blvd, Unit Fully Furnished Apartment | 225 Brafferton Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 19005 Castleguard Ct, Unit Lower Level Apartment | 19005 Castleguard Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Crescent Pointe Townhomes | 3 BR, 2 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| 8717 Little River Tpke, Unit Annandale Apartment | 8717 Little River Tpke | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| 120 E 4th St, Unit Kuser Apartments | 120 E 4th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Northridge Apartments | The Lexington (Greens) | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Mountain View | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| England Run North | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Shenandoah Commons | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northern Virginia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northern Virginia?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northern Virginia is at The Graham at Southern Towers listed at $1,155.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northern Virginia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northern Virginia Apartment is $1,033 at The Larkspur.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northern Virginia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northern Virginia is starting from $977 at Terwilliger Place.
What is the most affordable Northern Virginia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Northern Virginia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at National Landing and starts from $1,150.
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