
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sanford, VA from $300 (51 Rentals)
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Homes on Johnsons Pond

Gateway Village

Homes at Berlin II

Rivers Edge Apartments and Studio for the Arts

Homes at Foxfield

Stone Grove Crossing

Merrifield

Little Creek Apartments

Parkwood Apartments
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College Park Apartments

320 Randolph Ave

Woods Crossing Apartments

Ponds Edge

Village at Mitchell Pond

Hawks Plaza

Oak Hill

Island Club Apartments

Mill Pond Village

Greens at Schumaker Pond
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The Reserve at Parsons Lake

Marley Manor Luxury Apartment Homes

The Reserve at Ponds Edge

Ocean Aisle

Addison Court

Coventry Square Apartments

Pleasant Manor

The Willows at Salisbury

The Willows at Berlin

Decatur Apartments
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Victoria Estates

Golden Meadows

Somerset Meadows

Chestnut Manor Apartments

New Road Village Apartments

Shady Grove Apartments

Hollybrook Farms Apartments

Heritage Court

NorthPark Gardens

25514 E Main St
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Potomac Pines- Apartment Living

1014 Adams Ave

7114 Maple St

704 5th St

30704 Hampden Ave

3 Laurel St

508 Hayward Ave

Runaway Bay

7203 Bunting Rd

8193 River Rd
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Sanford, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sanford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Studio Apartments | $1,175 | $940 | $1,595 |
| Sanford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $377 | $3,560 |
| Sanford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $506 | $3,739 |
| Sanford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,917 | $527 | $3,322 |
| Sanford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $739 | $2,956 |
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Cheapest Available Sanford Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sanford, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Homes at Berlin II priced from $694. Stone Grove Crossing in the Downtown Salisbury neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $878. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sanford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes at Berlin II | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $694 |
| Stone Grove Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $878 |
| Merrifield | Studio One Bath Open | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| Parkwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Parkwood Remodel | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| College Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Hawks Plaza | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,335 |
| Oak Hill | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Island Club Apartments | 1A10 | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| 320 Randolph Ave | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Ponds Edge | The Mallard | 2BR,2BA | $1,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sanford, VA and Nearby
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sanford area is the $0.92 price per square foot 4 bd x 3.5 ba Townhome Model at The Reserve at Ponds Edge in the starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Sanford apartment is the The Bay Breeze Model at Oceans East starting at $1,849 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Bayside at Ocean City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sanford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve at Ponds Edge | 4 bd x 3.5 ba Townhome | 4BR,3.5BA | $0.92 |
| Oceans East | The Bay Breeze | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Hawks Plaza | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Towns at Pax River, A Linden Community | Topsail Classic | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Oak Hill | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Ponds Edge | The Mallard | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Greens at Schumaker Pond | Bradford | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| College Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Stone Grove Crossing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Homes at Berlin II | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sanford Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sanford?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sanford is at Merrifield listed at $940.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sanford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sanford Apartment is $694 at Homes at Berlin II.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sanford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sanford is starting from $1,058 at Stone Grove Crossing.
What is the most affordable Sanford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sanford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stone Grove Crossing and starts from $1,227.
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