
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA from $1,100 (60 Rentals)
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103 Wintergreen Ln

The Gardens of Stafford Senior Apartments

5 Aylor Ct

100 Davidson St

1 Masters Dr

41 Smokewood Ct

1 Masters Dr

Aquia Terrace

Stonegate Apartments
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112 Holmes St, Unit Basement, Unit Basement

Carriage Pointe Condominiums

Lakewood Apartments

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The Pointe at Stafford Apartment Homes

33 Fern Oak Cir

The Residences at Potomac Crest

Aquia

Crescent Pointe Townhomes

503 Garrison Woods Dr

300 Grosvenor Ln, Unit 201, Unit 201
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200 Chesterfield Ln

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Arbor Grove

11 Endicott Ln

The Columns Apartments

1009 Bayview Overlook

Ultris Courthouse Square

102 Piccadilly Ln

1049 Coriander Ln

Sky Terrace

39 Wayside Ct
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PARK RIDGE TOWNHOMES

52 Austin Run Blvd

216 Stern Cove

Southampton

Stratford Apartments

Quantico Court

The Commons at Cowan Boulevard

English Oaks

Townsquare at Dumfries

East Gate Apartments
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Linden Park Apartments

The Melrose Apartments

The Residences at Belmont

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Magnolia Falls

The Overlook at Quantico

Malvern Lakes Apartments

103 Camp Selden Rd, Unit 99

Stafford Lakes

MAA Seasons

Valor Apartment Homes
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Stafford, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stafford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Stafford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $1,149 | $2,310 |
| Cheap Stafford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,069 | $1,250 | $5,327 |
| Cheap Stafford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,230 | $1,550 | $3,500 |
| Cheap Stafford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,646 | $2,145 | $3,653 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stafford, VA
Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026Current apartment rentals in the Stafford, VA area range in price from $1,299 to $5,327 with an overall median price of $2,503. The three Stafford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Stallings at $1,473, Summerwind at $1,473, and Augustine North at $1,299. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Stafford Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stallings | $2,192 | $1,473 | 15 |
| Summerwind | $2,192 | $1,473 | 17 |
| Augustine North | $2,450 | $1,299 | 9 |
| Beau Ridge | $2,450 | $1,299 | 5 |
| Vista Woods | $2,450 | $1,299 | 9 |
| Aquia Harbour | $2,543 | $1,473 | 40 |
| Austin Ridge | $2,543 | $1,473 | 38 |
| Autumn Ridge | $2,543 | $1,299 | 42 |
| Bells Run | $2,543 | $1,473 | 38 |
| Biscoe | $2,543 | $1,473 | 42 |
Cheapest Available Stafford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Stafford, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Southampton in the River Oaks neighborhood priced from $1,149. Quantico Court in the South Riding Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stafford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Quantico Court | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Commons at Cowan Boulevard | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Gardens of Stafford Senior Apartments | SHENANDOAH II | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| East Gate Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Linden Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,484 |
| Magnolia Falls | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,520 |
| The Overlook at Quantico | 1BR Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| English Oaks | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1,550 |
| Malvern Lakes Apartments | 1710a2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stafford area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3 BR, 2 Bath Townhome Model at Crescent Pointe Townhomes in the in the Orchard Glen neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Stafford apartment is the 3 Beds 2 Baths Model at The Village at England Run Apartments starting at $1,875 with a $1.43 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Pointe Townhomes | 3 BR, 2 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| The Village at England Run Apartments | 3 Beds 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Aquia Terrace | The Chatham | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Townsquare at Dumfries | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| England Run North Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Stafford Lakes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Stonegate Apartments | The Belmont | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Carriage Pointe Condominiums | Aquia | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| English Oaks | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| The Gardens of Stafford Senior Apartments | SHENANDOAH II | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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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 Southampton which is listed at $1,149, while the average apartment in Stafford costs $2,503.
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 495 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 $1,414 which is $1,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stafford.
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