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property at 1128 N Irving St

$1,430 - $2,510

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 2, 2026

1128 N Irving St

ArlingtonVA22201

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Arlington, VA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington, VA

Pricing Updated: 12/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Arlington, VA area range in price from $1,050 to $21,089 with an overall median price of $4,182. The three Arlington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Claremond at $1,325, Arlington Mill at $1,325, and Glebewood at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arlington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Claremond$2,945$1,325662
Arlington Mill$3,395$1,32540
Glebewood$3,652$1,400641
National Landing$4,186$1,0501005
Rosslyn$6,736$1,330440

Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gates of Ballston in the Maywood neighborhood priced from $750. The Spire in the Alexandria West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gates of BallstonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The SpireOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,033
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,050
Key BoulevardStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Madison Courts4-31BR,1BA$1,150
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
The Alante in AlexandriaThe ElateStudio,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $0.90 price per square foot 4414 Volta Pl NW Model at 4414 Volta Pl NW in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2B60 Model at The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments starting at $1,965 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria 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.
4414 Volta Pl NW4414 Volta Pl NW5BR,3.5BA$0.90
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
The Oliver in Alexandria2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.96
Moshovitis - 2213 40th Place1BR1BR,1BA$1.68
2758 W George Mason Rd, Unit 12758 W George Mason Rd1BR,1BA$1.44
2224 40th Street1BR + Den1BR,1BA$2.00
The SpireTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.01
Wholey Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
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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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 $1,310.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington?

The cheapest apartment in Arlington is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Arlington costs $4,182.

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 235 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 $369 which is $3,813 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.

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