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30-70 Ebenezer Church RdStafford, VA 22556
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Stafford, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stafford, VA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Stafford, VA area range in price from $1,475 to $5,225 with an overall median price of $2,750. The three Stafford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Beau Ridge at $1,475, Vista Woods at $1,475, and Stallings at $1,604. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Stafford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Beau Ridge$1,670$1,4756
Vista Woods$1,916$1,4756
Stallings$2,317$1,60412
Summerwind$2,317$1,60413
Aquia Harbour$2,850$1,59523
Austin Ridge$2,850$1,59526
Bells Run$2,850$1,59526
Brentsmill Estates$2,850$1,59522
Cresent Pointe$2,850$1,59527
Glenwood Forest$2,850$1,59522

Cheapest Available Stafford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stafford, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Quantico Court in the South Riding Station neighborhood priced from $1,275. East Gate Apartments in the River Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stafford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Quantico Court1 BR1BR,1BA$1,275
East Gate Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,300
AquiaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,350
Hanover House1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Ultris Courthouse SquareThe Jefferson1BR,1BA$1,426
The Commons at Cowan Boulevard1D1BR,1BA$1,459
Gardens Of Stafford Senior Apartment HomesShenandoah IV1BR,1BA$1,475
Arbor GroveBirch *Newly Renovated Homes Available2BR,1BA$1,499
Malvern Lakes Apartments1710a11BR,1BA$1,525
Lakewood ApartmentsThe Dockside1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stafford area is the $1.40 price per square foot 3 BR, 2 Bath Townhome Model at Crescent Pointe Townhomes in the in the Orchard Glen neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Stafford apartment is the B1 Model at England Run North Apartments starting at $1,597 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Sherwood Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stafford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crescent Pointe Townhomes3 BR, 2 Bath Townhome3BR,2BA$1.40
England Run North ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.41
Arbor GroveCedar (1st)2BR,2BA$1.91
Shenandoah Station2BR Renovated2BR,2BA$2.05
Carriage Pointe CondominiumsAquia2BR,2BA$2.05
The Residences at Potomac Crest1BR1BR,1BA$1.92
Malvern Lakes Apartments1710a11BR,1BA$1.94
MAA SeasonsChancellor1BR,1BA$2.05
East Gate Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2.17
Quantico Court1 BR1BR,1BA$2.17

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Getting Around Stafford, VA

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stafford Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stafford?

The cheapest apartment in Stafford is Quantico Court which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Stafford costs $2,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Stafford?

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 393 regular apartments in Stafford 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 Stafford?

Cheap apartments in Stafford have an average cost of $1,306 which is $1,444 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stafford.

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