
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA from $900 (21 Rentals)
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Arbor Grove

Lakewood Apartments

11 Endicott Ln
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37 Evans Ln

1967 Mountain View Rd

19004 Queen Dr, Unit Guest room 1

Townsquare at Dumfries

East Gate Apartments

The Commons at Cowan Boulevard

The Melrose Apartments

Stafford Lakes
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MAA Seasons

Shenandoah Station

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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 |
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Cheap Stafford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $1,290 | $3,600 |
Cheap Stafford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $1,459 | $5,266 |
Cheap Stafford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $1,699 | $5,056 |
Cheap Stafford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,649 | $1,960 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stafford, VA
Pricing Updated: 06/25/2025Current apartment rentals in the Stafford, VA area range in price from $900 to $5,266 with an overall median price of $2,603. The three Stafford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Stallings at $1,604, Summerwind at $1,604, and Aquia Harbour at $1,550. 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 |
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Stallings | $2,320 | $1,604 | 7 |
Summerwind | $2,320 | $1,604 | 7 |
Aquia Harbour | $2,471 | $1,550 | 21 |
Austin Ridge | $2,471 | $1,550 | 22 |
Bells Run | $2,471 | $1,550 | 22 |
Brentsmill Estates | $2,471 | $1,550 | 22 |
Cresent Pointe | $2,471 | $1,550 | 23 |
Greenridge | $2,471 | $1,550 | 22 |
Orchard Glen | $2,471 | $1,550 | 22 |
Youngstead | $2,471 | $1,550 | 21 |
Cheapest Available Stafford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Stafford, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at East Gate Apartments in the River Oaks neighborhood priced from $1,300. Aquia in the Park Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stafford apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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East Gate Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Aquia | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,350 |
The Commons at Cowan Boulevard | 2C | 2BR,1BA | $1,459 |
Gardens Of Stafford Senior Apartment Homes | Shenandoah IV | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Arbor Grove | Birch | 2BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stafford area is the $1.32 price per square foot 225 Brafferton Blvd Model at 225 Brafferton Blvd, Unit Fully Furnished Apartment in the in the Park Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Stafford apartment is the 3 BR, 2 Bath Townhome Model at Crescent Pointe Townhomes starting at $1,900 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Orchard Glen 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. |
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225 Brafferton Blvd, Unit Fully Furnished Apartment | 225 Brafferton Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Crescent Pointe Townhomes | 3 BR, 2 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
The Residences at Potomac Crest | Three BR/Two BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.85 |
England Run North Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Aquia Terrace | The Chatham | 3BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Aquia | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Stonegate Apartments | The Belmont | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
Magnolia Falls | Willow | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Arbor Grove | Birch | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Kensington Crossing | Cambridge | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
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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 East Gate Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Stafford costs $2,603.
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 290 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 $1,181 which is $1,422 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stafford.
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