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Cheapest Available Arlington County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington County, VA is a Studio unit found at Key Boulevard in the Maywood neighborhood priced from $1,099. 2221 S Clark in the Crystal City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,180. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Key BoulevardStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
Crystal HouseS9 WF 50Studio,1BA$1,332
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,383
The Fields of ArlingtonS1Studio,1BA$1,435
Terwilliger Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,453
Dominion TowersStudio/one bathStudio,1BA$1,510
Dorchester ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington County, VA

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington County area is the $2.07 price per square foot B2R Model at Bell Arlington Ridge in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,832. The second greatest value Arlington County apartment is the 805 23rd St S Model at 805 23rd St S, Unit 2 starting at $2,250 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Crystal City 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.
Bell Arlington RidgeB2R2BR,2BA$2.07
805 23rd St S, Unit 2805 23rd St S2BR,1BA$2.25
Park Shirlington2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Dorchester Towers Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32
Cavalier Club1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.27
Infinity ApartmentsAlpha Renovated1BR,1BA$2.25
Terwilliger Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Nalbert ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38

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 $1,515.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington County?

The cheapest apartment in Arlington County is Key Boulevard which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Arlington County costs $4,157.

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 131 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 $412 which is $3,745 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington County.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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