
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, VA from $1,000 (18 Rentals)
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5113 Ravensworth Rd

Brent Place

Mason at Van Dorn

Key Towers
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South Port

Landmark Towers

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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 | $1,524 | $1,330 | $1,956 |
| Central Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $1,302 | $3,079 |
| Central Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,335 | $1,621 | $3,827 |
| Central Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,902 | $1,920 | $5,265 |
| Central Springfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 18 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 1 Bed unit found at Brent Place priced from $1,302. Mason at Van Dorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,330. Here are the most affordable Central Springfield apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,302 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,330 |
| Key Towers | Cove | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Brownstone | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
| Acclaim at Alexandria | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Springfield, VA
As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Springfield area is the $2.01 price per square foot Buckingham - Gardens Model at Lerner Morningside in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $2,657. The second greatest value Central Springfield apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes starting at $2,045 with a $2.15 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lerner Morningside | Buckingham - Gardens | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
| Excelsior Tower | Picasso | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Springfield Square | Heritage - Study | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 6608 Edsall Rd, Unit 1 | 6608 Edsall Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Crystal Woods | The Valencia | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| ReNew Springfield | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| South Port | 717sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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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 $1,623.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Springfield?
The cheapest apartment in Central Springfield is Brent Place which is listed at $1,302, while the average apartment in Central Springfield costs $3,200.
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 17 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 $172 which is $3,028 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Springfield.
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