
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA Under $3,000 (272 Rentals)
Rental terms in Arlington as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Cortland Arlington

Crystal Plaza

Delancey at Shirlington Village

Cortland Pentagon City

Courthouse Plaza

Penrose Apartments

Avalon at Arlington Square

Westmont Apartments
The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

J SOL

Cortland Rosslyn

Sofi 55 Hundred

Avalon Courthouse Place

MAA National Landing

Tellus

Sedona|Slate
The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
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AVA Ballston Square

Cortland at National Landing

The Citizen at Shirlington Village

Shirlington House

The Whitmore

Park Georgetown

Centro Arlington

2221 S Clark

The Waycroft

Jasper Columbia Pike
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Ballston Court

The Palatine Apartments

Lyon Place at Clarendon Center

Lofts 590

19Nineteen

Liberty Tower

Water Park Towers

Virginia Square
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Columbia Crossing

The Alcott

Crystal Square

Wood Lee Arms

The Horizons

Sheffield Court

Infinity Apartments

2200 Columbia Pike

Dominion Towers

Crystal Flats
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 | $2,189 | $1,299 | $6,970 |
Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,761 | $1,045 | $10,000+ |
Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,848 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,811 | $1,322 | $10,000+ |
Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,335 | $1,180 | $8,709 |
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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 $3,717.
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 566 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.

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.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.