
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA from $500 (272 Rentals)
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2221 S Clark

Buckingham Village

3601 5th St S, Unit Room 2

Oakland Apartments

Legacy Homes

4300 N Carlin Springs Rd
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813 N Jackson St, Unit 1

4501 Arlington Blvd

Terwilliger Place

The Larkspur

Dominion Towers

1565 N Colonial Terrace

Dorchester Apartments
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The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Wood Lee Arms

Fillmore Garden Apartments

Gates of Ballston

Shelton Apartments

Dominion

2030 N Adams St
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Lee Heights Apartments

Dominion Plaza

Woodbury Park at Courthouse

2200 Columbia Pike

5353 Columbia Pike

Shirlington House

RiverHouse

Sheffield Court

Greenbrier Apartments
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Crystal House

5014 Columbia Pike

1726 N Quinn St

989 S Buchanan St

Fort Henry Gardens

Cleveland Arms Apartments

131 S Courthouse Rd

1720 N Quinn St

1724 N Quinn St
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1722 N Quinn St

3701 5th St S

Wayne Street Apartments
Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arlington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Arlington Studio Apartments | $2,207 | $1,246 | $7,772 |
Cheap Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,777 | $1,045 | $9,478 |
Cheap Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,918 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,070 | $1,282 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $1,195 | $8,490 |
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Arlington, VA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington, VA
Pricing Updated: 07/07/2025Current apartment rentals in the Arlington, VA area range in price from $1,149 to $21,089 with an overall median price of $4,823. The three Arlington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Claremond at $1,149, Arlington Mill at $1,250, and National Landing at $1,195. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arlington Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Claremond | $3,235 | $1,149 | 475 |
Arlington Mill | $3,395 | $1,250 | 28 |
National Landing | $4,723 | $1,195 | 683 |
Glebewood | $6,370 | $1,150 | 344 |
Rosslyn | $6,395 | $1,441 | 221 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Madison Courts | 22-3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
2221 S Clark | Private Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A | 4BR,2BA | $1,195 |
Presidential Greens | Plan A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,209 |
555 | 1 Bed JR 4 | Studio,1BA | $1,246 |
The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Apex Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA
As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $2.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Dorchester Apartments in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft Model at Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $2,065 with a $1.97 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Dorchester Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.97 |
Terwilliger Place | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.75 |
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
Fisher House Apartments | 2C 60% | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Columbia Plaza Apartments | Wisconsin | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Constitution | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
Apex Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Morene Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,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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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 $1,398.
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 $4,823.
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 76 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 $445 which is $4,378 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.
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