Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington, VA from $500 (18 Rentals)

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Rush River Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rush River Commons

17 Leggett LaneWashington, VA 22747
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127 Chester St
2 Bedroom Apartments

127 Chester St

127 Chester StFront Royal, VA 22630

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Washington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Washington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookfield Corporate Apartments in the Kernstown neighborhood priced from $500. Round Hill Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Washington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookfield Corporate ApartmentsWEEKLY RATE - ONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$500
Round Hill MeadowsThe Rapidan2BR,2BA$1,085
67 Willow Lake LnStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Fay Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Moffett ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, VA and Nearby

As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington area is the $1.77 price per square foot The Jefferson (End Unit) Model at West Wind Townhomes in the in the Hamilton Court neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Washington apartment is the Braddock Model at The Lofts at Jubal Square starting at $2,117 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Park Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
West Wind TownhomesThe Jefferson (End Unit)3BR,2BA$1.77
The Lofts at Jubal SquareBraddock2BR,2BA$1.67
Shenandoah Commons3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.33
Round Hill MeadowsThe Rapidan2BR,2BA$1.03
Preston Place - Tax Credit2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.43
Stuart HillThe Laurel Hill1BR,1BA$1.90
Peppertree VA2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Shenandoah2BR,2BA$1.94
Blue Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Reno2BR,1BA$1.91
Fay Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Moffett ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.81

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24 / 100

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18 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Apartment is $500 at Brookfield Corporate Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Washington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington is starting from $550 at Brookfield Corporate Apartments.

What is the most affordable Washington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Washington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Round Hill Meadows and starts from $1,258.

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