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4825 Stonefield Ln

810 Wide Oak Ct

9471 Conde Rd

6721 Springhouse Ln

14688 Links Pond Cir
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6344 Vint Hill Rd

14780 Jordan Ln

6520 Old Carolina Rd

13209 Thornton Dr

14544 Kentish Fire Street

6814 Sabbarton Pl
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12009 Briar Patch Rd
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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 | $2,431 | $1,725 | $3,200 |
| The Plains 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,102 | $2,150 | $3,950 |
| The Plains 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,133 | $3,250 | $5,699 |
| The Plains 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,474 | $3,400 | $5,549 |
| The Plains 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,025 | $4,700 | $5,350 |
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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 Moffett Manor in the Sycamore Springs neighborhood priced from $1,275. Forest Glen Senior Apartments-62 & Older in the Cedar Crest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,540. Here is today’s list of the most affordable The Plains apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moffett Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Forest Glen Senior Apartments-62 & Older | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,540 |
| Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Ravens Crest | Drayton | 1BR,1BA | $1,606 |
| Ashton Glen Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Plains, VA and Nearby
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Plains area is the $2.05 price per square foot C1 Brigadier Model at TGM Bull Run in the in the Chatsworth Village neighborhood starting from $2,699. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGM Bull Run | C1 Brigadier | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Barrington Apartments | 2 Bed Traditional | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Orchard Glen Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Lee Overlook Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| The Regency Apartment Homes | 2 BR with Fireplace | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| Soldiers Ridge Apartments | The Crest | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| Woodburn Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase I | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| Somerset Pointe | The Morgan | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Masons Keepe | The Kelley with Deck | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Moffett Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in The Plains?
There are currently 37 Apartments for Rent in The Plains, VA with pricing that ranges from $834 to $8,449. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Plains ranging from $1,725 to $5,699.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Plains?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Plains ranges from $1,725 to $5,699 with an average monthly rent of $3,494.
Expert Rental Resources
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.