Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington County, VA from $700 (158 Rentals)

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Crystal House
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$1,496 - $3,669
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$1,491 - $3,664
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Crystal House

1900 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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1034 17th St S
$1,600 - $2,500
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$1,600 - $2,500
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$1,600 - $2,500
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available May 15

1034 17th St S

1034 17th St SArlington, VA 22202
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Dominion
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$1,603 - $2,622
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$1,585 - $2,604
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$18
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$1,603 - $2,622
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Dominion

333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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Columbia Grove Apartments
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$1,610 - $2,184
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$1,575 - $2,149
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$35
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$1,610 - $2,184
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Columbia Grove Apartments

1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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Cavalier Club
$1,611 - $4,358
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$1,585 - $4,332
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Cavalier Club

6200 Wilson BlvdFalls Church, VA 22044
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property at 1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd

$1,625 - $2,600

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$1,625
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$1,625

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1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd

ArlingtonVA22202
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RiverHouse
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$1,640 - $6,981
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$1,615 - $6,956
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RiverHouse

1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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property at 5111 8th Rd S

$1,650

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$1,650
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$1,650

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5111 8th Rd S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 1111 Arlington Blvd

$1,493 - $1,800

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$1,650
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$1,650

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1111 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22209
property at 4378 N Pershing Dr

$1,675

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$1,675
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$1,675

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4378 N Pershing Dr

ArlingtonVA22203
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Shirlington House
$1,693 - $4,212
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$1,520 - $4,039
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$173
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$1,693 - $4,212
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Shirlington House

4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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property at 3404 25th St S

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

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3404 25th St S

ArlingtonVA22206
property at 1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

$1,700 - $2,200

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$1,700
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$1,700

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1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

ArlingtonVA22202
property at 5353 Columbia Pike

$1,700 - $1,800

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$1,700
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$1,700

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5353 Columbia Pike

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3515 Washington Blvd

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

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3515 Washington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22201

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Cheapest Available Arlington County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington County, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gates of Ballston in the Maywood neighborhood priced from $750. The Larkspur in the Maywood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,033. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gates of BallstonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,033
Key BoulevardStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
National Landing4194BR,2BA$1,180
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Harvey HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,372
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,409
Wholey Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,441
Hunters ParkOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington County, VA

As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington County area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Shell in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Arlington County apartment is the 311 N Bryan St Model at 311 N Bryan St, Unit Ground floor starting at $2,100 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ShellTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
311 N Bryan St, Unit Ground floor311 N Bryan St1BR,1BA$1.91
Dorchester Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.09
Terwilliger Place2B-E2BR,1.5BA$2.12
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.79
600 N Vermont St, Unit 3-1600 N Vermont St3BR,3BA$1.31
The Springs Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.15
Wholey Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$2.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arlington County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Arlington County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Arlington County is at Key Boulevard listed at $1,150.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington County Apartment is $750 at Gates of Ballston.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arlington County is starting from $897 at Gates of Ballston.

What is the most affordable Arlington County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Arlington County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at National Landing and starts from $1,180.

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