
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, VA from $1,302 (40 Rentals)


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Residences at Springfield Station

ReNew Springfield

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Eagle Rock Apartments at West Springfield

Hanover Springfield

Lee Valley Apartments

Springfield Gardens

Springfield Square
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5911 Prince James Dr

6615 Schurtz St

5201 Brawood St

Brent Place

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Arbor Park of Alexandria

Mason at Van Dorn

Manchester Lakes

Key Towers
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5911 Prince James Dr

Arrive Alexandria

Landmark Terrace

Whitestone at Landmark

Bren Mar Apartments

5831 Quantrell Ave

4939 Americana Dr
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8 S Van Dorn St

South Port

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Crystal Woods

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Sullivan Place

The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn

5929 Quantrell Ave

4 S Van Dorn St

5808 Royal Ridge Dr
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Edsall Station - Section 8

Oakwood Meadow Senior Residences

Edsall Gardens

5801 Quantrell Ave

Lerner Morningside

Excelsior Tower
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Central Springfield, Springfield, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Springfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Springfield Studio Apartments | $1,603 | $1,336 | $2,549 |
Central Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $1,302 | $7,053 |
| Central Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,452 | $1,621 | $7,403 |
| Central Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,994 | $1,920 | $4,199 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Springfield, Springfield, VA
Ranked #2
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Springfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Springfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Springfield is under $1,655.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Springfield?
The cheapest apartment in Central Springfield is Mason at Van Dorn which is listed at $1,525, while the average apartment in Central Springfield costs $2,914.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 24 regular apartments in Central 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 Central Springfield?
Cheap apartments in Central Springfield have an average cost of $453 which is $2,461 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Springfield.
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