
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington County, VA from $800 (179 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Arlington County.


The Larkspur

National Landing

The Square at 511 Apartments

Arna Marbella

Apex Apartments

Buckingham Village

Gates of Ballston

1220 N Quinn St

1336 N Ode St
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Wholey Legacy Homes

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Crystal House

Allendale Garden Apartments

1830 Columbia Pike

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1121 ARLINGTON, Unit 747 north

Fillmore Garden Apartments

Dominion Plaza

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Wood Lee Arms

Dorchester Apartments

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community
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Oakland Apartments

Lee Heights Apartments

Nalbert Apartments

Dominion Towers

1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd

5353 Columbia Pike

Marbella Apartments

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1034 17th St S

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Columbia Grove Apartments

Woodbury Park at Courthouse
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RiverHouse

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Cavalier Club

Morrisanne Apartments

4501 Arlington Blvd

1111 Arlington Blvd

Dorchester Towers Apartments

Parc Rosslyn Apartments

Haven Columbia Pike

The 1201 Apartments
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2200 Columbia Pike

133 S Courthouse Rd

Ten at Clarendon

Robin Towers

Cleveland Arms Apartments

Columbia Pike Apartments

1305 N Ode St

1500 Arlington Apartments

Park MacArthur

2902 13th Rd S
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Arlington County, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arlington County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington County Studio Apartments | $2,250 | $1,299 | $9,761 |
| Arlington County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,745 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Arlington County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,652 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Arlington County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,093 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Arlington County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,311 | $1,050 | $8,940 |
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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 The Larkspur in the Maywood neighborhood priced from $1,033. The Square at 511 Apartments in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Arna Marbella | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| National Landing | 1009 | 4BR,2BA | $1,170 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,356 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,441 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington County, VA
As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington County area is the $2.12 price per square foot 3 Bedroom - 2 Bath | C01 Model at London Normandy House in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $4,247. The second greatest value Arlington County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Arna Valley View Apartments starting at $2,425 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Normandy House | 3 Bedroom - 2 Bath | C01 | 3BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| Arna Valley View Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| Wood Lee Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Tennyson | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Arlington View Terraces | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arlington County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arlington County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arlington County is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington County?
The cheapest apartment in Arlington County is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in Arlington County costs $3,670.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arlington County?
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 146 regular apartments in Arlington County 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 Arlington County?
Cheap apartments in Arlington County have an average cost of $199 which is $3,471 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington County.
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