
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Springfield, VA from $1,000 (25 Rentals)
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5906 Grayson St, Unit B

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6507 Byron Ave

7416 Erska Woods Court
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7753 Patriot Dr

309 Yoakum Pkwy, Unit 1512

Brent Place

Mason at Van Dorn
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South Port

7753 Donnybrook Ct

Key Towers

Acclaim at Alexandria

Landmark Towers
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8502 Kernon Ct

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Edsall Station - Section 8

6921 Lafayette Park Dr

Oakwood Meadow Senior Residences

Fairmont Gardens
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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 | $1,528 | $1,336 | $2,080 |
| Cheap Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $1,302 | $6,759 |
| Cheap Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $1,621 | $7,403 |
| Cheap Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,923 | $1,920 | $3,615 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Springfield, VA
Pricing Updated: 03/09/2026Current 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 | $2,700 | $1,300 | 79 |
| West Springfield | $2,998 | $1,325 | 77 |
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 $1,336. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Springfield apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,302 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,336 |
| South Port | 717sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio,1BA | $1,504 |
| Fairmont Gardens | 1Bed 1Bath 750 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springfield, VA
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Springfield area is the $2.09 price per square foot Winchester Model at Key Towers in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $3,171. The second greatest value Springfield apartment is the The Carlyle Model at Crystal Woods starting at $2,439 with a $2.10 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Towers | Winchester | 3BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Crystal Woods | The Carlyle | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.10 |
| South Port | 1157sq ft | 3BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| 7109 Layton Dr, Unit 1 | 7109 Layton Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Vistas of Annandale | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| The Summit | Design 2A20 Premier | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Lerner Morningside | Bentley - Gardens | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | Two Bedroom B1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Springfield Square | Heritage - Study | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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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 $1,632.
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 $2,849.
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 18 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 $667 which is $2,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Springfield.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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