37905 Snickersville Turnpike
PurcellvilleVA20132
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8200 Buckland Mill Rd
GainesvilleVA20155
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24060 New Mountain Rd
AldieVA20105
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WarrentonVA20186
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WarrentonVA20186
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The Plains, VA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent a home in The Plains?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plains 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,816 | $2,350 | $3,200 |
| The Plains 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,185 | $2,500 | $3,800 |
| The Plains 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,610 | $3,000 | $4,500 |
| The Plains 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,673 | $3,500 | $5,695 |
| The Plains 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,600 | $5,600 | $5,600 |
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Cheapest Available The Plains Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in The Plains, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Glen Senior Apartments-62 & Older in the Cedar Crest neighborhood priced from $1,540. Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP in the Katies Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,655. Here is today’s list of the most affordable The Plains apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Glen Senior Apartments-62 & Older | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,540 |
| Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,655 |
| The Abbey at South Riding | ABBEY THE CHESAPEAKE | 1BR,1BA | $1,724 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Plains, VA and Nearby
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Plains area is the $1.91 price per square foot Cameron-1 w/Sunroom- Elevator Model at Elms Arcola in the in the Outer Greenway Dulles neighborhood starting from $2,386. The second greatest value The Plains apartment is the 2 Bed Traditional Model at Barrington Apartments starting at $2,199 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Chatsworth Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Plains apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elms Arcola | Cameron-1 w/Sunroom- Elevator | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Barrington Apartments | 2 Bed Traditional | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Orchard Glen Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| SomerHill Farms Apartments | Chelsea | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| Lee Overlook Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Reserve at Regency Park | Kensington | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| The Regency Apartment Homes | 2 BR with Fireplace | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Soldiers Ridge Apartments | The Crest | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| Woodburn Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase I | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Somerset Pointe | The Morgan | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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