Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA from $1,000 (46 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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Sky Terrace
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sky Terrace

25 Sky TerStafford, 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

$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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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: 12/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Stafford, VA area range in price from $1,200 to $5,762 with an overall median price of $2,892. The three Stafford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Augustine North at $1,350, Beau Ridge at $1,350, and Vista Woods at $1,350. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Stafford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Augustine North$1,670$1,35012
Beau Ridge$1,670$1,3509
Vista Woods$1,670$1,35011
Stallings$2,193$1,56928
Summerwind$2,193$1,56928
Aquia Harbour$3,081$1,20051
Brentsmill Estates$3,081$1,20052
Docstone Woods$3,081$1,20055
Sky Terrace$3,081$1,20056
Austin Ridge$3,162$1,56953

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 $1,149. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stafford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stratford ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Southampton1A1BR,1BA$1,149
Quantico Court1 BR1BR,1BA$1,275
East Gate Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,350
Linden Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,410
The Commons at Cowan Boulevard1A1BR,1BA$1,449
The Gardens of Stafford Senior ApartmentsSHENANDOAH II1BR,1BA$1,475
The Melrose Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475
Arbor GroveBirch *Newly Renovated Homes Available2BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stafford area is the $1.57 price per square foot Lyman 3BR Model at Quantico in the in the South Riding Station neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Stafford apartment is the 3 BR, 2 Bath Townhome Model at Crescent Pointe Townhomes starting at $1,800 with a $1.33 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
QuanticoLyman 3BR3BR,2.5BA$1.57
Crescent Pointe Townhomes3 BR, 2 Bath Townhome3BR,2BA$1.33
The Village at England Run Apartments3 Beds 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.49
Stratford ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.21
England Run North ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.41
Malvern Lakes Apartments1710b22BR,2BA$1.76
Stafford LakesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.53
316 High St316 High St2BR,1BA$1.35
Aquia TerraceThe Buckingham2BR,2BA$1.74
English Oaks2 BR2BR,2BA$1.68

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $2,892.

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 567 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 $1,386 which is $1,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stafford.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!