
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA Under $2,500 (197 Rentals)
Rental terms in Arlington as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


The Park At Arlington Ridge

Cortland Arlington

Crystal Plaza

Delancey at Shirlington Village

Cortland Pentagon City

Courthouse Plaza

Penrose Apartments

Avalon at Arlington Square
The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
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Westmont Apartments

Cortland Rosslyn

The Clark

Avalon Courthouse Place

MAA National Landing

Tellus

Sedona|Slate

AVA Ballston Square
Washington's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Washington and the best places to live with original content written by Local Expert Steve Lilly

Cortland at National Landing

The Citizen at Shirlington Village

Shirlington House

The Whitmore

1500 Arlington Apartments

Centro Arlington

Park Georgetown

The Waycroft

2221 S Clark

Jasper Columbia Pike
The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
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Lyon Place at Clarendon Center

Lofts 590

19Nineteen

Water Park Towers

Columbia Crossing

The Alcott

2200 Columbia Pike

Crystal Square

The Horizons
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Sheffield Court

Ballston Court

Infinity Apartments

Wood Lee Arms

Dominion Towers

Crystal Flats

Sofi 55 Hundred

Crystal City Lofts
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Crystal Towers

Verde Pointe
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 | $2,203 | $1,299 | $7,109 |
Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,792 | $1,045 | $9,982 |
Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,927 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,051 | $1,322 | $10,000+ |
Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,242 | $1,180 | $8,490 |
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Getting Around Arlington, VA
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
63 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Arlington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Arlington?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Arlington is at 2221 S Clark listed at $1,180.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Arlington Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Arlington is $3,701.
What is the largest Short-term Arlington Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Arlington is a 3,600 square feet unit starting from $1,977 at Waterside Towers.
What is the average size for Arlington Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Arlington is currently at 580 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.