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4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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2001 N Cleveland StArlington, VA 22201
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2221 S Clark StArlington, VA 22202
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3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
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2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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1900 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
1230 N Quinn St
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401 S 12th StArlington, VA 22202
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805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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2040 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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505 18th St SArlington, VA 22202
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4300 N Carlin Springs RdArlington, VA 22203
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3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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2055 N Vermont StArlington, VA 22207
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3030 Potomac AveArlington, VA 22202
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4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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5723 10th Rd NArlington, VA 22205
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4400 Cherry Hill RdArlington, VA 22207
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1201 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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4350-4354 Lee HwyArlington, VA 22207
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4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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1531 N Pierce StArlington, VA 22209
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2001 N Adams StArlington, VA 22201
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700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
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1201 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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5100 7th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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2021 N Nelson StArlington, VA 22207
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700-724 N Monroe StArlington, VA 22201
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1925-1927 N Calvert StArlington, VA 22201
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2501-2523 24th Rd NArlington, VA 22207
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2300 25th St SArlington, VA 22206
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2031 N Woodrow StArlington, VA 22207
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1801-1805 N Quinn StArlington, VA 22209
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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 | $2,014 | $1,066 | $7,836 |
| Cheap Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,545 | $737 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,412 | $737 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,224 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,008 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington, VA
Pricing Updated: 02/13/2026Current apartment rentals in the Arlington, VA area range in price from $1,050 to $22,730 with an overall median price of $6,847. The three Arlington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Westover Village at $1,595, Claremond at $1,383, and Arlington Mill at $1,650. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arlington Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Westover Village | $2,200 | $1,595 | 1 |
| Claremond | $2,810 | $1,383 | 633 |
| Arlington Mill | $3,395 | $1,650 | 40 |
| National Landing | $4,350 | $1,050 | 934 |
| Glebewood | $5,598 | $1,404 | 643 |
| Rosslyn | $22,730 | $1,375 | 392 |
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. Terwilliger Place in the Maywood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $981. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-B | 2BR,1BA | $981 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| 2221 S Clark | Private Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Madison Courts | 28-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,196 |
| 555 | Senior Housing S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,246 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA
As of February 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $1.99 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Colonial Village West in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at Barcroft View Apartments starting at $1,998 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Buckingham 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Village West | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| Barcroft View Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2B60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Normandy Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.95 |
| 2758 W George Mason Rd, Unit 1 | 2758 W George Mason Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 2224 40th Street | 1BR + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| The Spire | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.01 |
| The Remington Apartments | Furnished Private Room in 3 bed/1 bath Apt | 3BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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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 Gates of Ballston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Arlington costs $6,847.
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 233 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 $641 which is $6,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.
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