Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, VA from $900 (34 Rentals)

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property at 6524 Greenleaf St

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6524 Greenleaf St

SpringfieldVA22150
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ReNew Springfield
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$1,699 - $3,909
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$1,699 - $3,909

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$1,699 - $3,909
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ReNew Springfield

5734 Backlick RdSpringfield, VA 22150
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property at 7416 Erska Woods Court

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7416 Erska Woods Court

SpringfieldVA22153
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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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Springfield Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Springfield Gardens

6116 Cumberland AveSpringfield, VA 22150
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property at 6015 Loretto St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6015 Loretto St

SpringfieldVA22150

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5806 Pearson Ln
$990
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$990

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$990
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5806 Pearson Ln

5806 Pearson LnAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 7917 Schuyler Ct

$1,000 - $1,100

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$1,000 - $1,100

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$1,000 - $1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

7917 Schuyler Ct

AnnandaleVA22003
property at 5113 Ravensworth Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 11

5113 Ravensworth Rd

AnnandaleVA22003

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Arbor Park of Alexandria
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$1,620 - $2,900
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$1,519 - $2,799
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$101

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$1,620 - $2,900
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arbor Park of Alexandria

6340 Wingate StAlexandria, VA 22312
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property at 5831 Quantrell Ave

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5831 Quantrell Ave

AlexandriaVA22312
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Arrive Alexandria
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$1,689 - $3,369
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$1,689 - $3,369

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$1,689 - $3,369
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arrive Alexandria

240 Yoakum PkwyAlexandria, VA 22304
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Morris Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morris Glen

7000 Schoonmaker CtAlexandria, VA 22310
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property at 301 N Beauregard St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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301 N Beauregard St, Unit 122

301 N Beauregard St
AlexandriaVA22312
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Edsall Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edsall Gardens

6438 Edsall RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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Central Springfield, Springfield, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Springfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Springfield area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Key Towers priced from $1,425. Mason at Van Dorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,434. Here are the most affordable Central Springfield apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Key TowersOvertonStudio,1BA$1,425
Mason at Van DornS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,434
Whitestone at LandmarkThe YellowstoneStudio,1BA$1,464
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,525
Acclaim at AlexandriaStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Springfield GardensOne Bedroom (1A) A1BR,1BA$1,579
Landmark TowersStudio without BalconyStudio,1BA$1,600
Brent Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,602

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Springfield, VA

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Springfield area is the $2.35 price per square foot Pentagon-Renovated Model at Cortland Landmark in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,433. The second greatest value Central Springfield apartment is the The Chianti Model at The Tuscany Apartments starting at $2,380 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the Central Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cortland LandmarkPentagon-Renovated2BR,1BA$2.35
The Tuscany ApartmentsThe Chianti2BR,2BA$2.31
Bennington Crossings Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.21
Windsor KingstowneThe Avon (A2)1BR,1BA$2.33
Arbor Park of AlexandriaOne Bedroom with Den A1BD1BR,1BA$2.08
Lerner MorningsideAshford - Gardens1BR,1BA$2.28
Crystal WoodsThe Valencia1BR,1BA$2.16
ReNew SpringfieldArlington1BR,1BA$2.19
South Port717sq ft1BR,1BA$2.24
Brent Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Springfield, Springfield, VA

Ranked #2

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Virginia and customized analysis for Washington, Virginia. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,602.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Springfield?

The cheapest apartment in Central Springfield is Manchester Lakes which is listed at $1,525, while the average apartment in Central Springfield costs $2,139.

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 51 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 $320 which is $1,819 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Springfield.

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