Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA from $500 (304 Rentals)

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property at 1220 N Quinn St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

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1220 N Quinn St

ArlingtonVA22209

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property at 1021 Arlington Blvd

$1,400 - $2,800

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$1,450

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$1,450

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1021 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22209
property at 2642 N Pershing Dr

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2642 N Pershing Dr

ArlingtonVA22201
property at 2511 S Grant St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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2511 S Grant St

ArlingtonVA22202
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Columbia Grove Apartments
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$1,510 - $2,208
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$1,475 - $2,173
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$35

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$1,510 - $2,208
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Columbia Grove Apartments

1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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property at 1111 Arlington Blvd

$1,400 - $2,600

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$1,550

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$1,550

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1111 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22209
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Crystal House
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$1,570 - $3,549
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$1,565 - $3,544
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$5

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$1,570 - $3,549
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Crystal House

1900 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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Waverly Village
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$1,628 - $1,870
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$1,611 - $1,853
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Waverly Village

4350-4354 Lee HwyArlington, VA 22207
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Wood Lee Arms
Rent Specials
$1,645 - $2,240
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$1,645 - $2,240

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$1,645 - $2,240
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Wood Lee Arms

4400 Cherry Hill RdArlington, VA 22207
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property at 5310 8th Rd S

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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5310 8th Rd S

ArlingtonVA22204
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The Whitmore
$1,660 - $3,346
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$1,611 - $3,297
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$49

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$1,660 - $3,346
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The Whitmore

4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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property at 4374 N Pershing Dr

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

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4374 N Pershing Dr

ArlingtonVA22203

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property at 5353 Columbia Pike

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5353 Columbia Pike

ArlingtonVA22204
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RiverHouse
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$1,689 - $6,356
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$1,664 - $6,331
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RiverHouse

1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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property at 131 S Courthouse Rd

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

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131 S Courthouse Rd

ArlingtonVA22204

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington, VA

Pricing Updated: 08/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Arlington, VA area range in price from $838 to $14,336 with an overall median price of $2,604. The three Arlington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Westover Village at $1,615, Arlington Mill at $2,170, and Claremond at $2,274. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arlington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Westover Village$1,615$1,5005
Arlington Mill$2,170$1,51043
Claremond$2,274$1,125449
Arlington Views$2,512$1,0831103
Glebewood$2,706$1,359274
National Landing$2,860$1,050481
North Highland$2,923$1,03372
Rosslyn$2,924$1,350154
Ballston Virginia Square$3,018$838122

Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Terwilliger Place in the Maywood neighborhood priced from $981. The Larkspur in the Maywood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,033. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terwilliger Place2B-M2BR,1BA$981
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,033
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
National Landing9194BR,2BA$1,050
The SheltonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,110
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,155
Monticello at Southern TowersS1CStudio,1BA$1,182
Madison Courts28-11BR,1BA$1,196
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA

As of August 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington 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 apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. James Plaza starting at $1,838 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Alexandria West 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.
Parliament House4 bed / 2 bath4BR,2BA$1.87
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Skyline TowersReagan Premier1BR,1BA$1.91
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.77
Taylor Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.93
The LarkspurTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
The Bloom2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
Wholey Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
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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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,246.

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 $2,604.

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 388 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 $505 which is $2,099 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.

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