Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA from $500 (230 Rentals)

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Hunters Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Park

2021 N Nelson StArlington, VA 22207
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Key Boulevard
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Key Boulevard

1537 Key BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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Calvert Manor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Calvert Manor Apartments

1925-1927 N Calvert StArlington, VA 22201
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2040 N Vermont St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2040 N Vermont St

2040 N Vermont StArlington, VA 22207
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Ancient Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ancient Oaks Apartments

2501-2523 24th Rd NArlington, VA 22207
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Leckey Gardens
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Leckey Gardens

2031 N Woodrow StArlington, VA 22207
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Queens Court Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Queens Court Apartments

1801-1805 N Quinn StArlington, VA 22209
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Apex Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apex Apartments

2900-2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Arlington, VA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington, VA

Pricing Updated: 09/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Arlington, VA area range in price from $1,100 to $21,089 with an overall median price of $4,296. The three Arlington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Westover Village at $1,395, Claremond at $1,100, and Arlington Mill at $1,425. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arlington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Westover Village$2,200$1,3953
Claremond$3,111$1,100572
Arlington Mill$3,395$1,42523
National Landing$4,408$1,180741
Glebewood$5,350$1,450442
Rosslyn$7,316$1,441270

Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Delwin Apartments in the Old Town North neighborhood priced from $1,045. Key Boulevard in the Maywood 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 apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Key BoulevardStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Madison Courts20-41BR,1BA$1,150
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,173
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
555Senior Housing S4Studio,1BA$1,246
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Crystal HouseS9 WF 50Studio,1BA$1,342
BroadfallsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA

As of September 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2B60 Model at The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the Arlington Model at Arrive 2801 starting at $2,328 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Shirlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
Arrive 2801Arlington1BR,1BA$2.20
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft2BR,1.5BA$2.04
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1D1BR,1BA$1.89
Munson HillOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.15
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Terwilliger Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Columbia View1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61

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Arlington Overview

" The city of Arlington is a fun, friendly, and peaceful place to live. The city is rich in history and culture, yet modern and upbeat. Living in Arlington apartments is perfect if you’re looking for a city that is full of fun things to do. It is a great place to raise a family, with central quality education and plenty of kid-friendly activities."

Why live in Arlington, VA?

Arlington is an affordable, urban place to live and a great place to raise a family. Home of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington you’ll find yourself immersed in fun activities like large sports events. There are plenty of things to do, including just a short drive to the Six Flags amusement park and the International Bowling Museum. Arlington is rich in culture, with a hip nightlife and delicious places to dine. Arlington has apartment complexes that are modern and beautiful. The apartments in Arlington are fantastic and central to popular points of interest in the city.

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Arlington, VA

Ranked #1

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Arlington, VA

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,349.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington?

The cheapest apartment in Arlington is Delwin Apartments which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Arlington costs $4,296.

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 111 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 $360 which is $3,936 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.

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