Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington, VA from $500 (38 Rentals)

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Rush River Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rush River Commons

17 Leggett LaneWashington, VA 22747
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Dominion Apartments
$1,100 - $1,945
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$1,100 - $1,945
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$1,100 - $1,945
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dominion Apartments

1104 Sunshine DrCulpeper, VA 22701
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Blue Ridge Apartments
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$1,495 - $2,110
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$1,450 - $2,065
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$45
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$1,495 - $2,110
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Blue Ridge Apartments

2260 Wilson BlvdWinchester, VA 22601
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The Aspens Apartments
$1,650 - $2,000
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$1,650 - $2,000
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$1,650 - $2,000
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The Aspens Apartments

6337 Village Center DrBealeton, VA 22712
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Fay Street Apartments
$1,682 - $1,952
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$1,655 - $1,925
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$27
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$1,682 - $1,952
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Fay Street Apartments

121 Fay StWinchester, VA 22602
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property at 306 S Main St

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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306 S Main St

CulpeperVA22701
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127 Chester St
2 Bedroom Apartments

127 Chester St

127 Chester StFront Royal, VA 22630
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The Olive Branch
Studio Apartments

The Olive Branch

416 S Royal AveFront Royal, VA 22630
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property at 649 E Spencer St

$1,435

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$1,435
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$1,435

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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649 E Spencer St

CulpeperVA22701
property at 5317 Apple Blossom Ln

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5317 Apple Blossom Ln

JeffersontonVA22724
property at 414 Spring St

$1,595

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$1,595
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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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414 Spring St

CulpeperVA22701
property at 410 Spring St

$1,595

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$1,595
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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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410 Spring St

CulpeperVA22701
property at 1118 Virginia Ave

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1118 Virginia Ave

CulpeperVA22701
property at 184 College Dr

$1,650

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$1,650
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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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184 College Dr

LurayVA22835

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property at 7 Bailey Ln

$1,675

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$1,675
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$1,675

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7 Bailey Ln

AmissvilleVA20106
property at 404 Jackson St

$1,695

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$1,695
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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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404 Jackson St

WarrentonVA20186
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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. Southridge Apartments in the Lake View of Culpeper neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,074. 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
Southridge Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,074
Round Hill MeadowsThe Rapidan2BR,2BA$1,085
Skyline Vista ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Dominion ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Moffett ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Mountain View2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,389
Woodscape ApartmentsGarden2BR,1BA$1,450
Shenandoah Commons3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,464
Preston Place2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1,469

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, VA and Nearby

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3/2 50% AMI Model at Crystal Chase Apartments in the in the Taylor Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,633. The second greatest value Washington apartment is the 2 Bedroom + Office Townhome Model at West Wind Townhomes starting at $2,085 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Hamilton Court 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.
Crystal Chase Apartments3/2 50% AMI3BR,2BA$1.17
West Wind Townhomes2 Bedroom + Office Townhome3BR,2BA$1.54
Northridge ApartmentsThe Lexington (Greens)3BR,2BA$1.42
Mountain View2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
Shenandoah Commons3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.33
TASKER2 BEDROOM 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.52
Round Hill MeadowsThe Rapidan2BR,2BA$1.03
Preston Place2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.47
Southridge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.55
Brookfield Corporate ApartmentsWEEKLY RATE - ONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$0.74

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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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