Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA from $500 with Utilities Included (135 Rentals)

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Wood Lee Arms
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$1,445 - $2,395
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$1,445 - $2,395

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$1,445 - $2,395
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Wood Lee Arms

4400 Cherry Hill RdArlington, VA 22207
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Columbia Grove Apartments
$1,610 - $2,208
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$1,575 - $2,173
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$35

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$1,610 - $2,208
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Columbia Grove Apartments

1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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Shirlington House
$1,758 - $4,723
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$1,585 - $4,550
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$173

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$1,758 - $4,723
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Shirlington House

4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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The Springs Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Springs Apartments

555 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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Calvert Manor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Calvert Manor Apartments

1925-1927 N Calvert StArlington, VA 22201
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Queens Court Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Queens Court Apartments

1801-1805 N Quinn StArlington, VA 22209
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Ancient Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ancient Oaks Apartments

2501-2523 24th Rd NArlington, VA 22207
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Apex Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apex Apartments

2900-2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Glenayr Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenayr Apartments

399 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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CE Scott
1 Bedroom Apartments

CE Scott

1910-1912 13th St NArlington, VA 22201
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Barcroft Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barcroft Apartments

1130 S George Mason DrArlington, VA 22204
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Key Boulevard
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Key Boulevard

1537 Key BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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Morene Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morene Apartments

2131-2135 No Monroe StArlington, VA 22207
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Irving Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Irving Apartments

605 N Irving StArlington, VA 22201
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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The Ashtons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ashtons

5700 N 10th Rd NArlington, VA 22205
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Upton House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Upton House

4735-4745 21st St NArlington, VA 22207
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Washington and Lee
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington and Lee

2200 N 2nd StArlington, VA 22201
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5105 10th Pl S
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5105 10th Pl S

5105 10th Pl SArlington, VA 22204
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Quinton Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quinton Arms

4020 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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Lauren Towers Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lauren Towers Apartments

1220 N Pierce StArlington, VA 22209
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Barbee House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barbee House

1530 12th St NArlington, VA 22209
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2112 Columbia Pike
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2112 Columbia Pike

2112 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Greenbrier Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbrier Apartments

835-871 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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540 N Thomas St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

540 N Thomas St

540 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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Court House Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Court House Flats

2634 Lee HwyArlington, VA 22201
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Tuckahoe Apartments II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tuckahoe Apartments II

5600-5602 Lee HwyArlington, VA 22207
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Tuckahoe Apartments I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tuckahoe Apartments I

5520 Lee HwyArlington, VA 22207
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Arlington, VA

Ranked #1

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 $1,242.

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 $6,857.

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 144 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 $690 which is $6,167 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.

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