
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Springfield, VA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)
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7515 Havelock St, Unit Master Bedroom

ReNew Springfield
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6360 Dakine Cir

7416 Erska Woods Court

7416 Erska Woods Court

6734 Huntsman Blvd

7801 Wintercress Ln, Unit 7801

Brent Place

Mason at Van Dorn

Whitestone at Landmark
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6438 Columbia Pike

Arrive Alexandria

4909 Casimir St, Unit 1 Basement

Manchester Lakes

Arbor Park of Alexandria
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Key Towers

Acclaim at Alexandria

Landmark Towers

5010 Wakefield Chapel Rd

6167 Cinnamon Ct

5919 Dungeness Ln
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5812 Apsley House Ct

9027 Endicott Pl
Springfield, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Springfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Springfield Studio Apartments | $1,542 | $1,379 | $2,259 |
Cheap Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,896 | $1,000 | $2,660 |
Cheap Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $1,621 | $3,463 |
Cheap Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,815 | $1,920 | $4,090 |
Cheap Springfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,550 | $2,900 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, VA
Pricing Updated: 09/09/2025Current 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 |
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Newington | $3,750 | $1,300 | 49 |
West Springfield | $3,750 | $1,000 | 45 |
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 $1,383. Arrive Alexandria in the Central Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,405. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Springfield apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,383 |
Arrive Alexandria | Hawthorn | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,487 |
Arbor Park of Alexandria | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,538 |
Key Towers | Overton | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
Acclaim at Alexandria | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,590 |
Springfield Gardens | One Bedroom (1A) A | 1BR,1BA | $1,619 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, VA
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $2.21 price per square foot Design 1B15 Model at The Summit in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $2,253. The second greatest value Springfield apartment is the 6384 Lincolnia Rd Model at 6384 Lincolnia Rd starting at $1,695 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Central Business District 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. |
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The Summit | Design 1B15 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.21 |
6384 Lincolnia Rd | 6384 Lincolnia Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Vistas of Annandale | B7 | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Arrive Alexandria | Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
Arbor Park of Alexandria | Two Bedroom B1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
4909 Casimir St, Unit 1 Basement | 4909 Casimir St | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Crystal Woods | The Valencia | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
ReNew Springfield | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Key Towers | Overton | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
7801 Wintercress Ln, Unit 7801 | 7801 Wintercress Ln | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Best Local Schools in Springfield, VA
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Getting Around Springfield, VA
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
27 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,619.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Springfield?
The cheapest apartment in Springfield is Arrive Alexandria which is listed at $1,405, while the average apartment in Springfield costs $3,750.
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 13 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 $855 which is $2,895 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Springfield.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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