
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Springfield, VA from $1,000 (59 Rentals)
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6524 Greenleaf St

ReNew Springfield

Hanover Springfield

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Residences at Springfield Station

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Eagle Rock Apartments at West Springfield

8025 Diving Cliff Ln

7416 Erska Woods Court

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Springfield Gardens
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Springfield Square

5911 Prince James Dr

Greene Hills Estates

Westminster Oaks

8514 Wild Spruce Dr

309 Yoakum Pkwy, Unit 1512, Unit 1512

5201 Brawood St

Brent Place

Mason at Van Dorn

7416 Rhondda Dr
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Key Towers

7416 Rhondda Dr

Whitestone at Landmark

Manchester Lakes

Acclaim at Alexandria

Arrive Alexandria

Landmark Towers

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7803 Greeley Blvd, Unit Greeley Blvd, Unit Greeley Blvd

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Arbor Park of Alexandria

Landmark Terrace
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4305 Americana Dr

Parliaments

Bren Mar Apartments

4939 Americana Dr

5911 Prince James Dr

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Crystal Woods

South Port

The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn

4116 Mangalore Dr

Vistas of Annandale
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Contempo NOVA

7416 Rhondda Dr

5808 Royal Ridge Dr

4360 Ivymount Ct

Edlandria

4903 Americana Dr

4319 Americana Dr

6540 Windham Ave

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Sullivan Place

6390 8th Cir
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Springfield, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Springfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Springfield Studio Apartments | $1,648 | $1,336 | $2,549 |
| Cheap Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $1,302 | $7,053 |
| Cheap Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $1,621 | $7,403 |
| Cheap Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,969 | $1,920 | $4,199 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, VA
Pricing Updated: 04/24/2026Current apartment rentals in the Springfield, VA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Springfield Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield | $2,654 | $1,600 | 100 |
| Newington | $2,735 | $1,300 | 50 |
Cheapest Available Springfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Springfield, VA is a Studio unit found at Mason at Van Dorn in the Central Springfield neighborhood priced from $1,336. Key Towers in the Central Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,455. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Springfield apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,336 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio,1BA | $1,455 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Brownstone | Studio,1BA | $1,513 |
| Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Arrive Alexandria | Hawthorn | 1BR,1BA | $1,589 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,601 |
| Springfield Gardens | One Bedroom (1A) A | 1BR,1BA | $1,619 |
| Springfield Square | Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $1,640 |
| Parliaments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,683 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, VA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $2.22 price per square foot AD1RC Model at Vistas of Annandale in the in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood starting from $2,545. The second greatest value Springfield apartment is the 3x1.5 1100 sf Model at Fairmont Gardens starting at $2,493 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vistas of Annandale | AD1RC | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Fairmont Gardens | 3x1.5 1100 sf | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.27 |
| Landmark Towers | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| Springfield Square | Buchanan | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Summit | Design 1B15 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.13 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | Two Bedroom B1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Lerner Morningside | Ashford - Gardens | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| ReNew Springfield | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio ,1BA | $1.98 |
| Arrive Alexandria | Hawthorn | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Springfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Springfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Springfield is under $1,683.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Springfield?
The cheapest apartment in Springfield is Mason at Van Dorn which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Springfield costs $2,694.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Springfield?
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 19 regular apartments in Springfield 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 Springfield?
Cheap apartments in Springfield have an average cost of $672 which is $2,022 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Springfield.
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