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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Woodbridge, VA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Woodbridge, VA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Woodbridge Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Occoquan$2,785$1,200184
Lake Ridge$3,855$1,42667
I 95 Woodbridge$3,975$1,091364
Outlying South$3,975$1,091239

Cheapest Available Woodbridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Woodbridge, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Potomac Woods Senior Living in the Potomac Club neighborhood priced from $1,379. River Run Senior Apartments in the Saratoga Hunt neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,420. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Woodbridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Potomac Woods Senior Living1BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$1,379
River Run Senior Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,420
Longview1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,452
BellaVista1 Bed, 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,555
Bayvue1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,561
Dale ForestThe Ferndale2BR,1BA$1,573
Signal Hill Apartment HomesOne Bedroom (A1C)1BR,1BA$1,592
Landing at Mason's BridgePotomac- ADA1BR,1BA$1,599
Summerland Heights ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,609
Potomac Ridge ApartmentsHamilton2BR,1BA$1,626

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Woodbridge, VA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Woodbridge area is the $1.41 price per square foot 1850 Cedar Cove Way Model at 1850 Cedar Cove Way, Unit 101 in the in the Saratoga Hunt neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Woodbridge apartment is the Cameron Model at River Oaks starting at $2,862 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the River Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Woodbridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1850 Cedar Cove Way, Unit 1011850 Cedar Cove Way3BR,2.5BA$1.41
River OaksCameron3BR,2BA$2.11
Riverside StationC13BR,2BA$2.06
Orchard MillsThe Potomac3BR,2BA$2.02
Woodwind Villa ApartmentsThe Ballad3BR,2BA$2.06
Wyndham Pointe ApartmentsRoxbury2BR,1BA$1.97
Brightwood ForestThe Forestdale2BR,2BA$1.93
Dale ForestThe Ferndale2BR,1.5BA$1.69
Woodbridge Forest2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.08
Potomac Ridge ApartmentsAdams1BR,1BA$1.98

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Woodbridge Overview

While only about 20 miles south of Washington, DC, Woodbridge's location by the Potomac and Occoquan rivers give the city a great outdoor vibe. There is plenty of nearby shopping, and buses, trains and airports are all easily accessible.

Why live in Woodbridge, VA?

Woodbridge is very close to bustling Washington, DC and all it has to offer, but it is also right on the water with plenty of access to outdoor opportunities. Large malls make shopping, taking in a movie or trying different dining options a breeze.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Woodbridge, VA

Ranked #29

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Woodbridge, VA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Woodbridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Woodbridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Woodbridge is under $1,626.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Woodbridge?

The cheapest apartment in Woodbridge is Potomac Woods Senior Living which is listed at $1,379, while the average apartment in Woodbridge costs $3,647.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Woodbridge?

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 222 regular apartments in Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge?

Cheap apartments in Woodbridge have an average cost of $345 which is $3,302 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Woodbridge.

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