
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Springfield, VA from $900 (73 Rentals)
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ReNew Springfield

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Residences at Springfield Station

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Eagle Rock Apartments at West Springfield

5420 Charlottesville Rd

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Hanover Springfield

6507 Byron Ave

7416 Erska Woods Court

9016 O'Keith Ct

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8301 Windfall Rd

Springfield Gardens

Springfield Square

5903 Kingsford Rd

Greene Hills Estates

Westminster Oaks

6136 Deer Ridge Trail

6506 Osprey Point Ln

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5806 Pearson Ln

4535 Joseph Bristow Ln
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Brent Place

7416 Rhondda Dr

Mason at Van Dorn

Key Towers

7416 Rhondda Dr

5804 Apsley House Ct

Whitestone at Landmark

Manchester Lakes

South Port

Landmark Towers
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7803 Greeley Blvd, Unit Greeley Blvd

Arrive Alexandria

4360 Ivymount Ct, Unit #58

Landmark Terrace

Bren Mar Apartments

5608 Bloomfield Dr

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Parliaments

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Arbor Park of Alexandria

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Crystal Woods

Acclaim at Alexandria
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4360 Ivymount Ct

7483 Little River Tpke, Unit 104

Contempo NOVA

7416 Rhondda Dr

6301 Stevenson Ave, Unit 403

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Edlandria

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Sullivan Place

5605 Franconia Rd

Vistas of Annandale

7704 Donnybrook Ct
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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 | $1,710 | $1,361 | $2,549 |
| Cheap Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,025 | $990 | $6,759 |
| Cheap Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $1,621 | $7,403 |
| Cheap Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,978 | $1,920 | $4,445 |
| Cheap Springfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,424 | $3,375 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, VA
Pricing Updated: 06/08/2026Current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newington | $2,904 | $1,300 | 38 |
| West Springfield | $9,958 | $1,600 | 70 |
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 $1,361. Manchester Lakes in the Loisdale Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,545. 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: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,361 |
| Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| South Port | 732sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,552 |
| Landmark Towers | Studio without Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Springfield Gardens | One Bedroom (1A) A | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Arrive Alexandria | Hawthorn | 1BR,1BA | $1,629 |
| Key Towers | Monticello | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Redstone | 1BR,1BA | $1,704 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, VA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $2.21 price per square foot Oak Model at Park Place in the in the Loisdale Estates neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Springfield apartment is the AD1RC Model at Vistas of Annandale starting at $2,692 with a $2.35 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Place | Oak | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Vistas of Annandale | AD1RC | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Lerner Morningside | Bentley - Gardens | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Springfield Square | Buchanan | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Fairmont Gardens | 2x1 950 sf | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Summit | Design 1A15 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.25 |
| Key Towers | Monticello | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| ReNew Springfield | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| South Port | 732sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Arrive Alexandria | Hawthorn | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
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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 $1,704.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Springfield?
The cheapest apartment in Springfield is Manchester Lakes which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Springfield costs $6,431.
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 14 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 $631 which is $5,800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Springfield.
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