
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Springfield Neighborhood of Springfield, VA from $1,000 (51 Rentals)
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7602 Cosgrove Pl

5208 Heming Ave

6524 Greenleaf St

Hanover Springfield

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Eagle Rock Apartments at West Springfield

ReNew Springfield

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Residences at Springfield Station

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7109 Layton Dr, Unit 1

7416 Erska Woods Court
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Lee Valley Apartments

Springfield Gardens

Springfield Square

Greene Hills Estates

6500 Osprey Point Ln

309 Yoakum Pkwy, Unit 1512

Brent Place

Mason at Van Dorn

Whitestone at Landmark

Key Towers
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7917 Schuyler Ct, Unit Basement Suite

South Port

Acclaim at Alexandria

Landmark Towers

5911 Edsall Rd

Landmark Terrace

5614 Bloomfield Dr

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Arbor Park of Alexandria

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Crystal Woods

5801 Quantrell Ave
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Contempo NOVA

Arrive Alexandria

Bren Mar Apartments

Manchester Lakes

6220 Edsall Rd

The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn

Edlandria

6955 Mary Caroline Cir

5808 Royal Ridge Dr
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7495 Digby Grn

Morris Glen

Edsall Station - Section 8

Oakwood Meadow Senior Residences

Excelsior Tower

Edsall Gardens

434 N Armistead St, Unit 202

301 N Beauregard St

301 BEAUREGARD St N

Lerner Morningside
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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 | $1,608 | $1,336 | $2,384 |
| Central Springfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $1,302 | $6,759 |
| Central Springfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,408 | $1,621 | $7,403 |
| Central Springfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,981 | $1,920 | $4,294 |
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There are currently 51 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 | Overton | Studio,1BA | $1,394 |
| South Port | 732sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,586 |
| Springfield Gardens | One Bedroom (1A) A | 1BR,1BA | $1,619 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Redstone | 1BR,1BA | $1,645 |
| Landmark Towers | Studio with Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,664 |
| Springfield Square | Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $1,679 |
| Crystal Woods | The Valencia | 1BR,1BA | $1,687 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Springfield, VA
As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Springfield area is the $1.98 price per square foot Winchester Model at Key Towers in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $3,007. The second greatest value Central Springfield apartment is the 7109 Layton Dr Model at 7109 Layton Dr, Unit 1 starting at $1,900 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Ravensworth 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Towers | Winchester | 3BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| 7109 Layton Dr, Unit 1 | 7109 Layton Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Springfield Square | Buchanan | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Lerner Morningside | Roosevelt - Towers | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Edlandria | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Excelsior Tower | Monet - Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Crystal Woods | The Valencia | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| South Port | 732sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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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 $1,687.
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 $3,057.
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 22 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 $293 which is $2,764 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Springfield.
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