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4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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3445 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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600 N Vermont St, Unit 3-1, Unit 3-1
600 N Vermont StArlington, VA 22203
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3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
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2011 4th St SArlington, VA 22204
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1300 N Pierce StArlington, VA 22209
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805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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1220 N Queen StArlington, VA 22209
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1201 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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2040 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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4300 N Carlin Springs RdArlington, VA 22203
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3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1317 Fort Myer DrArlington, VA 22209
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1301 N Queen StArlington, VA 22209
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333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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2306 11th St NArlington, VA 22201
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5723 10th Rd N, Unit 8
5723 10th Rd NArlington, VA 22205
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2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
4378 N Pershing Dr
ArlingtonVA22203
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805 S Florida StArlington, VA 22204
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4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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700 S Court House RdArlington, VA 22204
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2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
3404 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
5353 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTen at Clarendon
3110 10th St NArlington, VA 22201
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500 S Wayne StArlington, VA 22204
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4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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5551 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
1428 12th St N
ArlingtonVA22209
1320 Fort Myer Dr
ArlingtonVA22209
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5705 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22205
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308, Unit #308
989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
2726 Washington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201
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518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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2420 16th St NArlington, VA 22201
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700-724 N Monroe StArlington, VA 22201
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555 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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2300 25th St SArlington, VA 22206
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399 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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1910-1912 13th St NArlington, VA 22201
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5203 8th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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1130 S George Mason DrArlington, VA 22204
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901 S Dinwiddie StArlington, VA 22204
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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 | $2,037 | $1,066 | $7,598 |
| Barcroft 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $838 | $9,133 |
| Barcroft 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,218 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Barcroft 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,695 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Barcroft 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,394 | $3,870 | $8,540 |
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Cheapest Available Barcroft Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barcroft area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gates of Ballston priced from $750. Olde Salem Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Barcroft apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,208 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,264 |
| Cortland on Pike | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,378 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,441 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Spire | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,459 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barcroft, VA
As of May 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barcroft area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Shell in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Barcroft apartment is the Fairfax Model at Arrive 2801 starting at $2,332 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Shirlington 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shell | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Arrive 2801 | Fairfax | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
| 311 N Bryan St, Unit Ground floor | 311 N Bryan St | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1D | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 600 N Vermont St, Unit 3-1 | 600 N Vermont St | 3BR,3BA | $1.31 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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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 $1,459.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barcroft?
The cheapest apartment in Barcroft is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Barcroft costs $5,842.
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 55 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 $314 which is $5,528 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barcroft.
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