
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA from $1,000 (48 Rentals)
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313 Raft Cove

4 Yosemite Ridge Ct

The Gardens of Stafford Senior Apartments

34 Appletree Ln

Arbor Grove

Aquia Terrace

Stonegate Apartments

Carriage Pointe Condominiums
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Lakewood Apartments

The Residences at Potomac Crest

Abberly Waterstone Apartment Homes

Aquia

The Pointe at Stafford Apartment Homes

Crescent Pointe Townhomes

11 Endicott Ln

1007 Blackbeard Dr

The Columns Apartments
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1138 Columbus Dr

Ultris Courthouse Square

200 Surry Ln

301 Petunia Way

Sky Terrace

Stratford Apartments

Southampton

Quantico Court

The Residences at Belmont
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Townsquare at Dumfries

The Commons at Cowan Boulevard

East Gate Apartments

England Run North Apartments

The Melrose Apartments

MAA Seasons

Linden Park Apartments

Stafford Lakes

MAA Cobblestone Square
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William Square Luxury Residences

Malvern Lakes Apartments

Kensington Crossing

The Overlook at Quantico

Tripoli Landing

Valor Apartment Homes

English Oaks

The Village at England Run Apartments

515 Broadway St
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Magnolia Falls

Forest Village Apartments

Hanover House
Stafford, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stafford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Stafford Studio Apartments | $1,595 | $1,595 | $1,595 |
| Cheap Stafford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $1,000 | $3,704 |
| Cheap Stafford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $1,150 | $5,687 |
| Cheap Stafford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,192 | $1,450 | $4,128 |
| Cheap Stafford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,472 | $2,145 | $3,162 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stafford, VA
Pricing Updated: 01/24/2026Current apartment rentals in the Stafford, VA area range in price from $1,000 to $5,687 with an overall median price of $2,299. The three Stafford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Beau Ridge at $1,299, Vista Woods at $1,299, and Stallings at $1,000. 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 | $1,560 | $1,299 | 7 |
| Vista Woods | $2,112 | $1,299 | 11 |
| Stallings | $2,202 | $1,000 | 41 |
| Summerwind | $2,202 | $1,000 | 41 |
| Augustine North | $2,331 | $1,299 | 12 |
| Aquia Harbour | $2,351 | $1,000 | 55 |
| Austin Ridge | $2,351 | $1,400 | 67 |
| Autumn Ridge | $2,351 | $1,299 | 56 |
| Bells Run | $2,351 | $1,000 | 68 |
| Biscoe | $2,351 | $1,000 | 71 |
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 Residences at Belmont | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| East Gate Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| England Run North Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,466 |
| The Commons at Cowan Boulevard | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,467 |
| Arbor Grove | Birch *Newly Renovated Homes Available | 2BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| MAA Seasons | Chancellor | 1BR,1BA | $1,523 |
| Stafford Lakes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,565 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA
As of January 25, 2026 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantico | Lyman 3BR | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.57 |
| Crescent Pointe Townhomes | 3 BR, 2 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| England Run North Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Malvern Lakes Apartments | 1710b2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| The Village at England Run Apartments | 2 Beds 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Valor Apartment Homes | The Knight | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Stafford Lakes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Aquia Terrace | The Buckingham | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Stonegate Apartments | The Belmont | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| MAA Seasons | Chancellor | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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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 $2,299.
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 679 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 $1,320 which is $979 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stafford.
Expert Rental Resources
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