
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, VA from $1,000 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Springfield area of Springfield.


6507 Byron Ave

7416 Erska Woods Court

Lee Valley Apartments

Springfield Gardens

Springfield Square

Greene Hills Estates

4767 Kandel Ct

6500 Osprey Point Ln
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6506 Osprey Point Ln

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5806 Pearson Ln

Mason at Van Dorn

Key Towers

Whitestone at Landmark

7361 Crestleigh Cir

5804 Apsley House Ct

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Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes

Manchester Lakes
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South Port

Landmark Towers

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7803 Greeley Blvd, Unit Greeley Blvd

Brent Place

Arrive Alexandria

301 N Beauregard St, Unit 208

Landmark Terrace

5831 Quantrell Ave

8 S Van Dorn St
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5608 Bloomfield Dr

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Arbor Park of Alexandria

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Crystal Woods

Acclaim at Alexandria

Bren Mar Apartments

6220 Edsall Rd

Contempo NOVA

6270 Edsall Rd, Unit 301

4 S Van Dorn St
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6143 Edsall Rd

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Edlandria

Morris Glen

Edsall Station - Section 8

Oakwood Meadow Senior Residences

Excelsior Tower

Edsall Gardens

301 N Beauregard St, Unit 209

7703 Newcastle Dr
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412 N Armistead St, Unit 101

Lerner Morningside

Landmark Ridge
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 | $1,832 | $1,460 | $2,639 |
| Central Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,034 | $1,090 | $6,759 |
| Central Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,595 | $1,721 | $7,403 |
| Central Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,096 | $2,180 | $4,829 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Central Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, VA.
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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 Mason at Van Dorn priced from $1,460. Key Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,468. Here are the most affordable Central Springfield apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,460 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio,1BA | $1,468 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
| Landmark Towers | Studio without Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| South Port | 732sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,605 |
| Springfield Gardens | One Bedroom (1A) A | 1BR,1BA | $1,619 |
| Arrive Alexandria | Hawthorn | 1BR,1BA | $1,639 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Springfield, VA
As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Springfield area is the $2.25 price per square foot Douglas Model at ReNew Springfield in the in the Kings Park neighborhood starting from $2,769. The second greatest value Central Springfield apartment is the Buchanan Model at Springfield Square starting at $2,297 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Kings Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Springfield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReNew Springfield | Douglas | 3BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Springfield Square | Buchanan | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Landmark Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| Brent Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Excelsior Tower | Monet - Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Crystal Woods | The Valencia | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
| South Port | 717sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Springfield, Springfield, VA
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3.0Pet 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 $1,639.
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 $1,521, while the average apartment in Central Springfield costs $9,332.
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 37 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 $420 which is $8,912 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Springfield.
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