Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA from $900 (40 Rentals)

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The Columns Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Columns Apartments

30-70 Ebenezer Church RdStafford, VA 22556
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Forest Village Apartments
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Village Apartments

1300 Forest VlgFredericksburg, VA 22401
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property at 579 Leeland Rd

579 Leeland Rd

FredericksburgVA22405
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Hanover House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover House

100 Hanover StFredericksburg, VA 22401
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Stafford, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stafford, VA

Pricing Updated: 11/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Stafford, VA area range in price from $1,400 to $5,822 with an overall median price of $3,285. The three Stafford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Beau Ridge at $1,475, Stallings at $1,644, and Vista Woods at $1,475. 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$1,4759
Stallings$2,258$1,64434
Vista Woods$3,000$1,47513
Hampton Oaks$3,067$1,61051
Aquia Harbour$3,134$1,40051
Bells Run$3,134$1,64455
Brentsmill Estates$3,134$1,40051
Cresent Pointe$3,134$1,60056
Greenridge$3,134$1,64455
Orchard Glen$3,134$1,60056

Cheapest Available Stafford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stafford, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stratford Apartments in the Riverwalk neighborhood priced from $1,050. Southampton in the River Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stafford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stratford ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Southampton1B1BR,1BA$1,199
Quantico Court1 BR1BR,1BA$1,275
The Commons at Cowan Boulevard1D1BR,1BA$1,299
East Gate Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,350
The Residences at BelmontThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,460
The Gardens of Stafford Senior ApartmentsSHENANDOAH I1BR,1BA$1,475
Arbor GroveBirch *Newly Renovated Homes Available2BR,1BA$1,499
Ultris Courthouse SquareThe Jefferson1BR,1BA$1,583
The Pointe at Stafford Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 716 sqft1BR,1BA$1,610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA

As of November 01, 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 C1 Model at England Run North Apartments starting at $1,699 with a $1.34 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 ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.34
Stratford ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.21
Carriage Pointe CondominiumsStafford3BR,2.5BA$1.99
Lakewood ApartmentsThe Lakeview2BR,2BA$1.79
Malvern Lakes Apartments1710b12BR,2BA$1.69
Valor Apartment HomesThe Knight2BR,2BA$1.74
Arbor GroveCypress3BR,1BA$2.00
English Oaks2 BR2BR,2BA$1.99
Magnolia FallsWillow2BR,1BA$2.00

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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 Stratford Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Stafford costs $3,285.

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 583 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 $1,226 which is $2,059 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stafford.

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