5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Great closet space
- Dining area
- Big living room
- Hardwood durable laminate flooring
- Storage
- Bathrooms
Location
6261 Alforth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22315, USA|Franconia
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Amenities for 6261 Alforth Ave, Franconia
Apartment Amenities
| Central Air | Hardwood Floor |
| Three Floors |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Outdoor Space |
| Storage |
Other
| Architecture Style: Colonial | Exterior Type: Vinyl Siding |
| Heat Pump Heating |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 6261 Alforth Ave
Sweet deal!
This listing is 12% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in Franconia.
Property Status: Active * NO SMOKERS**NO PETS**MUST HAVE EXCELLENT CREDIT AND EXCELLENT RENTAL HISTORY**2 plus yr lease**Owner is a licensed real estate agent, prefers a multi year lease. LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! JUST PAINTED TOP TO BOTTOM 9/12. Fabulous 3 finished level townhome within walking distance to shopping and dining, not to mention a 2 min drive to the Springfield Metro or a 10 minute walk! Lots of upgrades to include beautiful kitchen, hardwood durable laminate flooring on all 3 levels, windows, bathrooms, HVAC. Upper level offers spacious primary bedroom with in suite bath and great closet space. 2 additional bedrooms with updated hall bath. Main level with big living room, dining area with sliding glass doors to private fenced in rear yard with treed view. Beautiful kitchen with lots of cabinets, granite counter tops, back splash, stainless appliances, and large table space, Finished lower level with recroom, den, full bath and storage. So close to everything-Springfield Metro, Springfield Town Center, Kingstowne Town Center, Wegmans, Amazon Fresh, and so much more! 2 assigned parking spaces. NO PETS, NO SMOKERS, EXCELLENT CREDIT REQUIRED. Office Phone: (703) 971-5555 Copyright © 2025 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 6261 Alforth Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 366 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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Address details
| Neighborhood | Franconia |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 22315 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Franconia
3-bedroom apartments at 6261 Alforth Ave cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Franconia.
Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Franconia
Franconia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,878 |
| December 2023 | $2,854 |
| January 2024 | $2,900 |
| February 2024 | $3,049 |
| March 2024 | $3,185 |
| April 2024 | $3,081 |
| May 2024 | $3,400 |
| June 2024 | $3,340 |
| July 2024 | $3,300 |
| August 2024 | $3,300 |
| September 2024 | $3,012 |
| October 2024 | $3,112 |
| November 2024 | $3,220 |
| December 2024 | $3,300 |
| January 2025 | $3,162 |
| February 2025 | $3,312 |
| March 2025 | $3,294 |
| April 2025 | $3,333 |
| May 2025 | $3,482 |
| June 2025 | $3,403 |
| July 2025 | $3,275 |
| August 2025 | $3,239 |
| September 2025 | $3,200 |
| October 2025 | $3,214 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $2,878 |
| December 2023 | $2,854 |
| January 2024 | $2,900 |
| February 2024 | $3,049 |
| March 2024 | $3,185 |
| April 2024 | $3,081 |
| May 2024 | $3,400 |
| June 2024 | $3,340 |
| July 2024 | $3,300 |
| August 2024 | $3,300 |
| September 2024 | $3,012 |
| October 2024 | $3,112 |
| November 2024 | $3,220 |
| December 2024 | $3,300 |
| January 2025 | $3,162 |
| February 2025 | $3,312 |
| March 2025 | $3,294 |
| April 2025 | $3,333 |
| May 2025 | $3,482 |
| June 2025 | $3,403 |
| July 2025 | $3,275 |
| August 2025 | $3,239 |
| September 2025 | $3,200 |
| October 2025 | $3,214 |
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Bedrooms
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Schools near 6261 Alforth Ave
Lane Elementary School
7137 beulah st
alexandria, VA, 22315
PK, K-6Public
B+
Key Center School
6404 franconia rd
springfield, VA, 22150
PK, K-12Public
Virginia Hills E.C. Resource Center
6520 diana ln
alexandria, VA, 22310
PKPublic
Dunn Loring E.C. Resource Center
2334 gallows rd
dunn loring, VA, 22027
PKPublic
Kilmer Center School
8102 wolftrap rd
vienna, VA, 22182
PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Alexandria near 6261 Alforth Ave
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 6261 Alforth Ave, Alexandria
Groceries
6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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