
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barcroft Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (128 Rentals)
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The Shelton

Buckingham Village

Robin Towers

Gates of Ballston

Fillmore Garden Apartments

Fort Henry Garden

1220 N Quinn St

Arna Marbella

Wholey Legacy Homes
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5733 Washington Blvd

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5733 Washington Blvd

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Columbia Grove Apartments

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Dominion Plaza

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

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Westover Court Apartments

Dominion Towers

5712 Washington Blvd, Unit 4

Fisher House Apartments

5310 8th Rd S

2200 Columbia Pike

4501 Arlington Blvd

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The Whitmore
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4374 N Pershing Dr

Virginia Gardens

5001 10th St S

Bartton Place

Haven Columbia Pike

Ten at Clarendon

131 S Courthouse Rd

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Shirlington House

Woodbury Park

Columbia Pike Apartments
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Infinity Apartments

Westmont Gardens Apartments

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr

1500 Arlington Apartments

Ballston Court

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

2809 Arlington Blvd

Park Shirlington

1208-C N Wayne St

Arlington Courthouse Apartments
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Barcroft, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barcroft?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcroft Studio Apartments | $2,023 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Barcroft 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,497 | $838 | $7,602 |
| Barcroft 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,166 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Barcroft 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,504 | $1,126 | $7,164 |
| Barcroft 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,628 | $3,870 | $9,046 |
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There are currently 128 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Barcroft Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Barcroft Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barcroft area of Washington, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Terwilliger Place priced from $981. The Shelton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable Barcroft apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-M | 2BR,1BA | $981 |
| The Shelton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,168 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,332 |
| Robin Towers | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,353 |
| Fort Henry Garden | 3BR / 2BA Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1,371 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| Larchmont Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barcroft, VA
As of August 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barcroft area is the $2.15 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $3,074. The second greatest value Barcroft apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. James Plaza starting at $1,838 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barcroft apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Village | Three Bedroom C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| The Oliver in Alexandria | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Skyline Towers | Reagan Premier | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Carousel Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Columbia Pike Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Parkstone | 1/1/80/BOND | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Barcroft Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barcroft Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Barcroft?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barcroft is under $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barcroft?
The cheapest apartment in Barcroft is The Shelton which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Barcroft costs $2,519.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barcroft?
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 134 regular apartments in Barcroft 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 Barcroft?
Cheap apartments in Barcroft have an average cost of $344 which is $2,175 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barcroft.
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