
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, VA from $1,000 (49 Rentals)
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5929 Camberly Ave

ReNew Springfield

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Residences at Springfield Station

7416 Erska Woods Court

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Springfield Gardens

Springfield Square
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Greene Hills Estates

8514 Wild Spruce Dr

6506 Osprey Point Ln

5823 Pearson Ln

6615 Schurtz St

5201 Brawood St

6113 Liverpool Ln

Brent Place

Mason at Van Dorn
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Whitestone at Landmark

Key Towers

Manchester Lakes

Acclaim at Alexandria

8 S Van Dorn St

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Arbor Park of Alexandria

Landmark Towers

5911 Prince James Dr

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7803 Greeley Blvd, Unit Greeley Blvd, Unit Greeley Blvd
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Arrive Alexandria

Landmark Terrace

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Bren Mar Apartments

South Port

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Crystal Woods

4939 Americana Dr

5929 Quantrell Ave

6540 Windham Ave
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Contempo NOVA

4 S Van Dorn St

Edlandria

6939 Mary Caroline Cir

7825 Harrowgate Cir

Morris Glen

Edsall Station - Section 8

Oakwood Meadow Senior Residences

Excelsior Tower
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Edsall Gardens

5801 Quantrell Ave

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7703 Newcastle Dr
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 | $1,689 | $1,369 | $2,549 |
| Central Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,011 | $1,302 | $6,759 |
| Central Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $1,621 | $7,403 |
| Central Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,907 | $1,920 | $4,329 |
| Central Springfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,916 | $9,916 | $9,916 |
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There are currently 49 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 $1,369. Manchester Lakes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,545. 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 | Studio,1BA | $1,369 |
| Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium Plus (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Landmark Towers | Studio without Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Springfield Gardens | One Bedroom (1A) A | 1BR,1BA | $1,615 |
| Key Towers | Monticello | 1BR,1BA | $1,647 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Redstone | 1BR,1BA | $1,654 |
| Arrive Alexandria | Cherry | 1BR,1BA | $1,659 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,665 |
| South Port | 732sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Springfield, VA
As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Springfield area is the $2.26 price per square foot The Carlyle Model at Crystal Woods in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,626. The second greatest value Central Springfield apartment is the Stratford Model at Key Towers starting at $2,250 with a $2.05 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Woods | The Carlyle | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.26 |
| Key Towers | Stratford | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Springfield Square | Buchanan | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Arrive Alexandria | Sycamore | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| Lerner Morningside | Jefferson- Towers | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | One Bedroom with Den A1BD | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Excelsior Tower | Monet - Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| ReNew Springfield | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| South Port | 732sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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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 $1,675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Springfield?
The cheapest apartment in Central Springfield is Manchester Lakes which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Central Springfield costs $9,916.
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 23 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 $472 which is $9,444 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Springfield.
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