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4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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2221 S Clark StArlington, VA 22202
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3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
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2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3
5008 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Crystal House
1900 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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1201 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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1201 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
1021 Arlington Blvd
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1011 Arlington Blvd
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1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
5353 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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2040 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Carlin Senior Apartment Community
4300 N Carlin Springs RdArlington, VA 22203
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3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1317 Fort Myer DrArlington, VA 22209
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2055 N Vermont StArlington, VA 22207
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3618 6th St S, Unit 6th Street
3618 6th St SArlington, VA 22204
26 S Old Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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5705 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22205
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1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWoodbury Park at Courthouse
2306 11th St NArlington, VA 22201
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4400 Cherry Hill RdArlington, VA 22207
1575 N Colonial Terrace
ArlingtonVA22209
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1121 Arlington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22209
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4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1531 N Pierce StArlington, VA 22209
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Shawnee Apartments
700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
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805 S Florida StArlington, VA 22204
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2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Columbia Grove Apartments
1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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1121 Arlington Blvd, Unit 1121
1121 Arlington BlvdArlington, VA 22209
3404 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
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401 S 12th StArlington, VA 22202
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4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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3110 10th St NArlington, VA 22201
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333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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1500 Arlington BlvdArlington, VA 22209
3515 Washington Blvd
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5551 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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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 | $2,027 | $1,066 | $6,910 |
| Cheap Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $838 | $9,295 |
| Cheap Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,560 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,233 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,548 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington, VA
Pricing Updated: 03/31/2026Current apartment rentals in the Arlington, VA area range in price from $1,060 to $31,447 with an overall median price of $8,236. The three Arlington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Westover Village at $1,605, Claremond at $1,145, and Arlington Mill at $1,350. 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 | $1,692 | $1,605 | 2 |
| Claremond | $2,971 | $1,145 | 509 |
| Arlington Mill | $3,395 | $1,350 | 36 |
| National Landing | $4,289 | $1,060 | 1014 |
| Glebewood | $5,623 | $1,369 | 610 |
| Rosslyn | $31,447 | $1,375 | 319 |
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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| 2221 S Clark St | 209 | 4BR,2BA | $1,060 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,139 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,146 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| 1811-1815 S St NW | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Madison Courts | 18-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,196 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,243 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA
As of March 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Jackson Crossing in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,023. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Crossing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2B60 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| 3807 Fulton St NW, Unit B | 3807 Fulton St NW | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Constitution | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| The Remington Apartments | Furnished Private Room in 3 bed/1 bath Apt | 3BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 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 $1,243.
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 $8,236.
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 256 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 $594 which is $7,642 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.
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