Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA from $500 (31 Rentals)

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The Springs Apartments
Built in 2016Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Springs Apartments

555 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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Gilliam Place
Built in 2019Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gilliam Place

918 S Lincoln StArlington, VA 22204

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9th Road Apartments
Built in 20201 Bedroom Apartments

9th Road Apartments

3100 9th Rd NArlington, VA 22201
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Watermark at Buzzard Point
Rent Specials
$1,403 - $5,564
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$1,382 - $5,543
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$21

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$1,403 - $5,564
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Watermark at Buzzard Point

1900 Half St SWWashington, DC 20002
Student Housing
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Modern on M
Rent Specials
$1,656 - $5,720
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$1,634 - $5,698
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$22

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$1,656 - $5,720
Built in 2018Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Broad & Washington
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$1,729 - $4,281
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$1,709 - $4,261
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$20

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$1,729 - $4,281
Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Broad & Washington

111 E Broad StFalls Church, VA 22046
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The Blake
$1,778 - $3,104
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$1,732 - $3,058
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$46

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$1,778 - $3,104
Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Blake

2000 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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Square 50
Built in 2016Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Square 50

1211 23rd St NWWashington, DC 20037
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MDXL Flats
Built in 20231 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

MDXL Flats

1530 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Duke Apartments
Built in 20261 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Duke Apartments

2121 Ward Pl NWWashington, DC 20037
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The Spire
Built in 20211 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Spire

2875 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22311
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17 Mississippi
Built in 2022Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

17 Mississippi

17 Mississippi Ave SEWashington, DC 20032
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The Nexus at West Alex
Built in 2019Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Nexus at West Alex

3450 Berkley StAlexandria, VA 22302
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Verge
Built in 2022Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verge

1800 Half St SWWashington, DC 20024
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St. James Plaza
Built in 2018Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St. James Plaza

5140 Fillmore AveAlexandria, VA 22311
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1377 22nd St NW
Built in 2023Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1377 22nd St NW

1377 22nd St NWWashington, DC 20037

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Arlington, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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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 $1,196.

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 $7,376.

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 222 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 $531 which is $6,845 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

Written by: Steve Lilly

I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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Rent Smart in Washington DC: Best Neighborhoods to Rent for University Students

Written by: Steve Lilly

I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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The DC Housing Strategy: Balancing Career & Lifestyle Near Top Washington DC Area Employers

Written by: Steve Lilly

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.