
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA from $500 with Swimming Pool (61 Rentals)
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1121 ARLINGTON, Unit 747 north

Dorchester Apartments

Dominion Plaza

Dominion Towers

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Crystal House

2200 Columbia Pike

Dorchester Towers Apartments

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The Whitmore

Parc Rosslyn Apartments
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RiverHouse

The 1201 Apartments

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Shirlington House

Westmont Gardens Apartments

Infinity Apartments

Lenox Club

Circle Condominiums

Monticello at Southern Towers

Stratford at Southern Towers

Sherwood at Southern Towers
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The Graham at Southern Towers

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Barcroft Plaza Apartments

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

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Eaton Square

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Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

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Foxchase

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4000 Massachusetts

The Garfield House

Seminary Towers
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Watermark at Buzzard Point

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ReNew Alexandria

Riverpoint

The Lex at Waterfront

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The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community

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Skyline Towers

The Aspen

Normandy Hill Apartments

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Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes

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Newport Village
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Cavalier Club

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Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes

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Munson Hill

Barcroft View Apartments

Waterside Towers

Parkstone

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Merrill House Apartments

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Broad & Washington

Capitol Park Plaza and Twins

Mayfair House
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Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arlington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Studio Apartments | $2,068 | $1,020 | $10,000+ |
| Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,508 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,188 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,092 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleArlington, VA
Ranked #1
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Arlington, VA
Cardinal Elementary School
Williamsburg Middle School
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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 $2,609.
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 380 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 $508 which is $2,101 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.
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DC Metro Area Deep Dive: Comparing the Top Neighborhoods for Cost, Commute, and Quality of Life
Written by: Steve Lilly
If you're someone who keeps up with current events, it's understandable to hear about Washington, D.C. and immediately think "politics.

Discover DC: The Insider's Guide to Renting in Our Nations Capital
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Greetings from Washington, DC! I'm Stephen, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, and I'd love to give you the inside scoop on a city that many people only think of in terms of visiting, not living in.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
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