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5105 10th Pl S

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The Fields of Arlington

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The Frederick

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Erdo House

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540 N Thomas St

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The Shell

Taylor Square

1215 N Quinn Street

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Gilliam Place

Queens Court Apartments

2040 N Vermont St

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Courthouse Crossings Apartments

Scott Street Apartments

2121 Columbia Pike

3718 N 7th St

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Quinton Arms

Randolph Street

Columbia Park

Twelve Oaks Apartments

Swansen Apartments

3714 N 7th St

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Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arlington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Studio Apartments | $1,994 | $1,020 | $5,407 |
| Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,549 | $835 | $9,450 |
| Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,374 | $977 | $10,000+ |
| Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,090 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,452 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arlington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arlington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arlington is under $1,196.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington?
The cheapest apartment in Arlington is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in Arlington costs $2,564.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arlington?
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 400 regular apartments in Arlington 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?
Cheap apartments in Arlington have an average cost of $545 which is $2,019 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.
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