Cheap Apartments for Rent in Springfield, VA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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Lee Valley Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lee Valley Apartments

6535 Lee Valley DrSpringfield, VA 22150
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Morris Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morris Glen

7000 Schoonmaker CtAlexandria, VA 22310
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Edsall Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edsall Gardens

6438 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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Springfield, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, VA

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Newington$3,750$1,30049
West Springfield$3,750$1,00045

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,383
Arrive AlexandriaHawthorn1BR,1BA$1,405
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,487
Arbor Park of AlexandriaOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$1,538
Key TowersOvertonStudio,1BA$1,575
Acclaim at Alexandria1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,590
Springfield GardensOne Bedroom (1A) A1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The SummitDesign 1B151BR,1.5BA$2.21
6384 Lincolnia Rd6384 Lincolnia Rd2BR,1BA$1.70
Vistas of AnnandaleB72BR,1BA$2.21
Arrive AlexandriaMagnolia2BR,2BA$2.17
Arbor Park of AlexandriaTwo Bedroom B1B2BR,1BA$2.02
4909 Casimir St, Unit 1 Basement4909 Casimir St1BR,1BA$1.65
Crystal WoodsThe Valencia1BR,1BA$2.16
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$2.12
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$2.14
7801 Wintercress Ln, Unit 78017801 Wintercress Ln1BR,1BA$1.92

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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

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A few nearby public transportation options

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.

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