
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington County, VA from $800 (189 Rentals)
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The Shelton

The Larkspur

National Landing

The Square at 511

Buckingham Village

Robin Towers

Gates of Ballston

Fillmore Garden Apartments

Fort Henry Garden
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1220 N Quinn St

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2642 N Pershing Dr

The MacArthur Apartments

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Allendale Garden Apartments

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5733 Washington Blvd

2511 S Grant St

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2111 N Lincoln St, Unit Furnished 1BR
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1121 ARLINGTON, Unit 747 north

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Columbia Grove Apartments

Dominion Plaza

Dorchester Apartments

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Oakland Apartments

Nalbert Apartments

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Wood Lee Arms

Westover Court Apartments

1111 Arlington Blvd
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Dominion Towers

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Crystal House

Lee Heights Apartments

5712 Washington Blvd, Unit 4

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The Whitmore

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Waverly Village

Fisher House Apartments

Infinity Apartments

Morrisanne Apartments

2200 Columbia Pike
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5310 8th Rd S

Dorchester Towers Apartments

Parc Rosslyn Apartments

5353 Columbia Pike

4374 N Pershing Dr

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Cavalier Club

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RiverHouse

Virginia Gardens

Bartton Place

The 1201 Apartments
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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 | $2,166 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Arlington County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $835 | $7,754 |
| Arlington County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,443 | $977 | $10,000+ |
| Arlington County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,971 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Arlington County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,861 | $1,050 | $9,046 |
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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. National Landing in the Crystal City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. 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 |
| National Landing | 919 | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| The Shelton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| The Square at 511 | 0/1/A-R | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Robin Towers | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,353 |
| Fort Henry Garden | 3BR / 2BA Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1,371 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| Arna Marbella | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,441 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington County, VA
As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington County area is the $1.87 price per square foot 4 bed / 2 bath Model at Parliament House in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Arlington County apartment is the Tennyson Model at Parc Rosslyn Apartments starting at $1,990 with a $2.14 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parliament House | 4 bed / 2 bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Tennyson | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 2040 N Vermont St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Larkspur | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| The Shelton | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| Arlington View Terraces | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| The Frederick | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Columbia Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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 $1,441.
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 $2,739.
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 199 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 $311 which is $2,428 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington County.
Expert Rental Resources
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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