Cheap Homes for Rent in Stafford, VA from $500 (13 Rentals)

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property at 11 Endicott Ln

$599

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11 Endicott Ln

StaffordVA22554
property at 1009 Bayview Overlook

$1,500

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1009 Bayview Overlook

StaffordVA22554
property at 100 Davidson St

$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 6

100 Davidson St

StaffordVA22554

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property at 37 Evans Ln

$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 24

37 Evans Ln

StaffordVA22556
property at 1049 Coriander Ln

$1,650

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$1,650

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1049 Coriander Ln

StaffordVA22554
property at 38 Cherry Hill Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 24

38 Cherry Hill Dr

StaffordVA22556

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property at 311 Kings Crest Dr

$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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311 Kings Crest Dr

StaffordVA22554

Stafford, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stafford, VA

Pricing Updated: 05/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Stafford, VA area range in price from $1,299 to $4,997 with an overall median price of $2,599. The three Stafford neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Stallings at $1,691, Summerwind at $1,691, and Beau Ridge at $1,299. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Stafford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Stallings$2,400$1,69116
Summerwind$2,400$1,69117
Beau Ridge$2,450$1,2995
Augustine North$2,488$1,29910
Vista Woods$2,488$1,29910
Aquia Harbour$2,638$1,67532
Austin Ridge$2,638$1,67539
Autumn Ridge$2,638$1,29941
Bells Run$2,638$1,67539
Biscoe$2,638$1,60043

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southampton1A1BR,1BA$1,149
Quantico Court1 BR1BR,1BA$1,275
The Gardens of Stafford Senior ApartmentsSHENANDOAH II1BR,1BA$1,299
English Oaks1BR1BR,1BA$1,350
East Gate Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA

As of May 23, 2026 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 $1,897. The second greatest value Stafford apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Townsquare at Dumfries starting at $1,822 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the River Oaks 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
Townsquare at DumfriesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.56
England Run North ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.57
Stafford LakesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
The Residences at BelmontThe Dogwood - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.74
Stonegate ApartmentsB - The Belmont2BR,2BA$1.62
Carriage Pointe CondominiumsAquia2BR,2BA$1.89
The Commons at Cowan Boulevard2C2BR,1.5BA$1.86
English Oaks1BR1BR,1BA$1.74
The Gardens of Stafford Senior ApartmentsSHENANDOAH II1BR,1BA$1.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stafford

What type of rentals are currently available in Stafford?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Stafford, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,149 to $5,176. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Stafford ranging from $599 to $5,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Stafford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Stafford ranges from $599 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,961.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Stafford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Stafford range from $1,550 to $4,323, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,145.

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