
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Triangle, VA from $1,200 (38 Rentals)
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Southampton Apartments

Quantico Court

Linden Park Apartments

Townsquare at Dumfries

East Gate Apartments

The Melrose Apartments

Tripoli Landing

The Overlook at Quantico
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The Oaks Apartments

18970 Rosings Way

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212 Potomac Ave

River Run

305 4th Ave

Potomac Woods Senior Living

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The Harbor at Quantico Creek

Dale Forest

Virginia Commons
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Orchard Mills

Elevations One

280 4th Ave

17673 Avenel Ln

Misty Ridge

Broadstone at River Oaks

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Avana Stoney Ridge

Shorehaven

Briarwood Apartments
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Aquia

Park Landing, A 55+ Community

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Riverside Station

The Landings at Markhams Grant Apartments

3197 Tulip Tree Pl

2911 Hickory Creek Ct

281 4th Ave
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2958 Myrtlewood Dr

2893 Myrtlewood Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Triangle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Triangle Studio Apartments | $1,514 | $1,200 | $1,937 |
| Cheap Triangle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,921 | $1,209 | $7,039 |
| Cheap Triangle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,294 | $1,500 | $9,981 |
| Cheap Triangle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,489 | $1,820 | $3,967 |
| Cheap Triangle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,287 | $2,100 | $2,850 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Triangle, VA
Pricing Updated: 09/06/2026Current apartment rentals in the Triangle, VA area range in price from $1,200 to $2,850 with an overall median price of $1,831. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Triangle Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramers Ridge | $1,650 | $1,200 | 28 |
| Stonewall Manor | $1,695 | $1,200 | 39 |
| Garrison Woods | $1,799 | $1,200 | 93 |
| South Riding Station | $1,945 | $1,200 | 118 |
Cheapest Available Triangle Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Triangle, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Run in the Saratoga Hunt neighborhood priced from $1,250. 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 Triangle apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Run | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Quantico Court | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Linden Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,337 |
| East Gate Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Potomac Woods Senior Living | 1BR / 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,382 |
| The Harbor at Quantico Creek | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,443 |
| The Melrose Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Dale Forest | S3: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,484 |
| Orchard Mills | The Hillcrest | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Triangle, VA
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Triangle area is the $2.11 price per square foot Fairfax Model at Wyndham Pointe Apartments in the in the River Oaks neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Triangle apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase III Model at The Landings at Markhams Grant Apartments starting at $2,149 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the River Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Triangle apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Pointe Apartments | Fairfax | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Landings at Markhams Grant Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase III | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Princeton Woods | The Elm | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Linden Park Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.05 |
| The Overlook at Quantico | 1BR Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Park Landing, A 55+ Community | One Bed, One Bath, TC60% | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Elevations One | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Orchard Mills | The Hillcrest | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| River Run | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Quantico Court | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Triangle Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Triangle?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Triangle is under $1,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Triangle?
The cheapest apartment in Triangle is River Run which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Triangle costs $1,831.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Triangle?
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 163 regular apartments in Triangle 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 Triangle?
Cheap apartments in Triangle have an average cost of $941 which is $890 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Triangle.
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