
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA from $1,100 (55 Rentals)
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2277 Poplar Rd

The Gardens of Stafford Senior Apartments

136 Stevens Dr

120 Holmes St

4 Fieldstone Ct

Stonegate Apartments

Carriage Pointe Condominiums

Lakewood Apartments

33 Fern Oak Cir
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102 Piccadilly Ln

The Residences at Potomac Crest

Aquia

Aquia Terrace

0 Sarasota Dr

13 Summerwood Dr

102 Chesterfield Ln

102 Buckingham Ln

Arbor Grove

Crescent Pointe Townhomes
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11 Endicott Ln

36 Shore Dr

The Columns Apartments

37 Evans Ln

Ultris Courthouse Square

1 Warbler Ct

106 Wind Ridge Dr

Sky Terrace

200 Grosvenor Ln

Stratford Apartments
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Southampton Apartments

Quantico Court

Townsquare at Dumfries

The Commons at Cowan Boulevard

East Gate Apartments

Linden Park Apartments

The Melrose Apartments

English Oaks

The Residences at Belmont

Malvern Lakes
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Stafford Lakes

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Tripoli Landing

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Magnolia Falls

The Overlook at Quantico

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Kensington Crossing

The Village at England Run Apartments

MAA Seasons

Valor Apartment Homes

England Run North

MAA Cobblestone Square
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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 | $1,773 | $1,150 | $3,079 |
| Cheap Stafford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $1,250 | $4,741 |
| Cheap Stafford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,237 | $1,550 | $3,763 |
| Cheap Stafford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,794 | $2,176 | $3,408 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stafford, VA
Pricing Updated: 07/28/2026Current apartment rentals in the Stafford, VA area range in price from $1,299 to $4,741 with an overall median price of $2,811. The three Stafford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Beau Ridge at $1,299, Seven Lakes at $1,299, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Ridge | $1,475 | $1,299 | 3 |
| Seven Lakes | $1,475 | $1,299 | 3 |
| Augustine North | $1,879 | $1,299 | 11 |
| Vista Woods | $1,879 | $1,299 | 10 |
| Stallings | $2,003 | $1,644 | 11 |
| Summerwind | $2,003 | $1,644 | 12 |
| Aquia Harbour | $3,104 | $1,644 | 31 |
| Austin Ridge | $3,104 | $1,644 | 39 |
| Autumn Ridge | $3,104 | $1,299 | 43 |
| Bells Run | $3,104 | $1,644 | 39 |
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. The Gardens of Stafford Senior Apartments in the Sherwood Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stafford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantico Court | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Gardens of Stafford Senior Apartments | SHENANDOAH IV | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Commons at Cowan Boulevard | 2C | 2BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| East Gate Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Linden Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,438 |
| English Oaks | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1,550 |
| Ultris Courthouse Square | The Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
| Stonegate Apartments | B - The Belmont | 2BR,2BA | $1,599 |
| Malvern Lakes | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,607 |
| The Residences at Belmont | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,614 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA
As of July 28, 2026 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 $1,897 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Village at England Run Apartments | 3 Beds 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| England Run North | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Valor Apartment Homes | The Crown | 3BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Stafford Lakes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Stonegate Apartments | B - The Belmont | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| English Oaks | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| The Commons at Cowan Boulevard | 2C | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
| 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 Quantico Court which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Stafford costs $2,811.
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 406 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 $724 which is $2,087 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stafford.
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