Cheap Apartments for Rent in Springfield, VA from $1,000 (24 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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7800 Greeley Blvd

West SpringfieldVA22152

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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: 07/25/2025

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
West Springfield$2,798$1,65034
Newington$2,881$1,30030

Cheapest Available Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Springfield, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Brent Place in the Central Springfield neighborhood priced from $1,302. Mason at Van Dorn in the Central Springfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,443. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Springfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1,302
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,443
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,487
Landmark TowersStudio without BalconyStudio,1BA$1,600
Whitestone at LandmarkThe Blackstone1BR,1BA$1,648

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, VA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $2.18 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Den-B2C Model at Ravensworth in the in the Kings Park neighborhood starting from $2,623. The second greatest value Springfield apartment is the The Carlyle Model at Crystal Woods starting at $2,502 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Central Springfield 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.
Ravensworth2 Bed/2 Bath Den-B2C2BR,2BA$2.18
Crystal WoodsThe Carlyle2BR,1.5BA$2.16
The SummitDesign 2A Premier2BR,2BA$2.33
ReNew SpringfieldBristol2BR,1BA$2.29
Arbor Park of AlexandriaTwo Bedroom B1B2BR,1BA$1.95
Vistas of AnnandaleB72BR,1BA$2.36
Fairmont Gardens1Bed 1Bath 750 sf1BR,1BA$2.30
Key TowersOvertonStudio ,1BA$2.25
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$2.33
Brent PlaceBrent 11BR,1BA$1.91

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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

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27 / 100

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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 $1,703.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Springfield?

The cheapest apartment in Springfield is Brent Place which is listed at $1,302, while the average apartment in Springfield costs $2,839.

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 $818 which is $2,021 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Springfield.

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