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

2277 Poplar Rd

The Gardens of Stafford Senior Apartments

120 Holmes St

248 Olympic Dr

Stonegate Apartments

Carriage Pointe Condominiums

100 Wild Oak Ln, Unit 200

1 Masters Dr
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1 Masters Dr

Lakewood Apartments

76 Red Maple Ct

33 Fern Oak Cir

102 Piccadilly Ln

202 Grosvenor Ln

The Residences at Potomac Crest

Aquia

100 Chesterfield Ln

Aquia Terrace
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The Pointe at Stafford Apartment Homes

Arbor Grove

Crescent Pointe Townhomes

102 Chesterfield Ln

11 Endicott Ln

The Columns Apartments

37 Evans Ln

1009 Bayview Overlook

Ultris Courthouse Square

1049 Coriander Ln
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106 Wind Ridge Dr

2044 Coast Guard Dr

Sky Terrace

202 Chesterfield Ln

311 Kings Crest Dr

Southampton

Stratford Apartments

Quantico Court

English Oaks

Townsquare at Dumfries
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The Commons at Cowan Boulevard

East Gate Apartments

Linden Park Apartments

The Melrose Apartments

The Overlook at Quantico

The Residences at Belmont

Stafford Lakes

Malvern Lakes

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Tripoli Landing

The Village at England Run Apartments
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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 | $1,794 | $1,149 | $3,081 |
| Cheap Stafford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,047 | $1,250 | $4,707 |
| Cheap Stafford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $1,550 | $3,849 |
| Cheap Stafford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $2,145 | $2,420 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stafford, VA
Pricing Updated: 06/13/2026Current apartment rentals in the Stafford, VA area range in price from $1,299 to $4,707 with an overall median price of $2,373. The three Stafford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Beau Ridge at $1,299, Stallings at $1,644, and Summerwind at $1,644. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Ridge | $1,475 | $1,299 | 3 |
| Stallings | $2,238 | $1,644 | 16 |
| Summerwind | $2,238 | $1,644 | 17 |
| Aquia Harbour | $2,420 | $1,644 | 28 |
| Austin Ridge | $2,420 | $1,644 | 35 |
| Autumn Ridge | $2,420 | $1,299 | 37 |
| Bells Run | $2,420 | $1,644 | 35 |
| Biscoe | $2,420 | $1,644 | 39 |
| Brentsmill Estates | $2,420 | $1,644 | 31 |
| Cresent Pointe | $2,420 | $1,644 | 36 |
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 Gardens of Stafford Senior Apartments | SHENANDOAH II | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Commons at Cowan Boulevard | 2C | 2BR,1BA | $1,374 |
| East Gate Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Melrose Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| The Overlook at Quantico | 1BR Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Linden Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| English Oaks | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1,499 |
| Stafford Lakes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,615 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA
As of June 13, 2026 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 $1,897. 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 | $1.40 |
| The Village at England Run Apartments | 3 Beds 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Valor Apartment Homes | The Bravado | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Townsquare at Dumfries | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| England Run North Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Stonegate Apartments | C - The Augustine | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Stafford Lakes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The Residences at Belmont | The Dogwood - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| English Oaks | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| The Commons at Cowan Boulevard | 2C | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.77 |
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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 $2,373.
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 328 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 $760 which is $1,613 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stafford.
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