Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlington Ridge Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,200 (9 Rentals)

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Apex Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apex Apartments

2900-2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Parliament House
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Parliament House

1512 Arlington Ridge RdArlington, VA 22202
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Arlington Ridge, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arlington Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arlington Ridge area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,299. Apex Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,676. Here are the most affordable Arlington Ridge apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,676
RiverHouseStudio | S05Studio,1BA$1,709

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington Ridge, VA

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington Ridge area is the $3.49 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms M Model at Lofts 590 in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $3,678. The second greatest value Arlington Ridge apartment is the Style D1 D1A Model at Instrata Pentagon City starting at $3,791 with a $3.83 price per square foot in the Crystal City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts 5902 Bedrooms M2BR,2BA$3.49
Instrata Pentagon CityStyle D1 D1A2BR,2BA$3.83
Parc View ApartmentsThe Barcroft2BR,1BA$2.90
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.04
MAA National LandingTraditional 1x1 689-790 SF1BR,1BA$3.29
1401 Joyce on Pentagon RowB1 (Penthouse)1BR,1BA$4.14
1034 17th St S, Unit B1034 17th St S1BR,1BA$2.79
RiverHouse1 Bed - 1 Bath | A03 Premium1BR,1BA$3.47
The Park At Arlington Ridge1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 598 SF 11c-11BR,1BA$3.27
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arlington Ridge, Arlington, VA

Ranked #61

Among neighborhoods in Arlington, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Arlington Ridge Neighborhood in Arlington, VA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arlington Ridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arlington Ridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arlington Ridge is under $2,448.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington Ridge?

The cheapest apartment in Arlington Ridge is The Square at 511 Apartments which is listed at $1,524, while the average apartment in Arlington Ridge costs $4,049.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arlington Ridge?

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 25 regular apartments in Arlington Ridge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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