
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barcroft Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $835 (140 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Barcroft area of Arlington.


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The Shelton

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5033 5th St N, Unit A bedroom in a 2 BR apartment

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Oakland Apartments

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Dominion Towers

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Buckingham Village

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Dorchester Apartments

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Fort Henry Garden

1220 N Quinn St

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Wholey Legacy Homes
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Dominion Plaza

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Marbella Apartments

2642 N Pershing Dr

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Allendale Garden Apartments

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5733 Washington Blvd

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Columbia Grove Apartments

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Dominion

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The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

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Nalbert Apartments

5101 8th Rd S
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Westmont Gardens Apartments

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2025 5th St S, Unit #3

1400 N Kenilworth St

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Westover Court Apartments

5353 Columbia Pike

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Fillmore Garden Apartments

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The Whitmore

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616 N Piedmont St

131 S Courthouse Rd

30 S Old Glebe Rd
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Robin Towers

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Arna Marbella

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Dorchester Towers Apartments

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Virginia Gardens

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Park Shirlington

2200 Columbia Pike

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Haven Columbia Pike

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Woodbury Park

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Fisher House Apartments

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Ballston Court
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Park Carlyn

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

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Arlington Courthouse Apartments

5318 8th Rd S

4020 Washington Blvd

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Sofi 55 Hundred

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1500 Arlington Apartments

1320 Fort Myer Dr

1400 12th St N, Unit 33

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1400 12th St N, Unit 33
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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 |
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| Barcroft Studio Apartments | $1,933 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Barcroft 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,474 | $835 | $8,738 |
| Barcroft 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,075 | $977 | $10,000+ |
| Barcroft 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,471 | $1,123 | $6,550 |
| Barcroft 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,411 | $3,870 | $10,000+ |
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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 The Shelton priced from $1,080. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here are the most affordable Barcroft apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Shelton | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,080 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio, 1BA | $1,185 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio, 1BA | $1,187 |
| Larchmont Village Apartments | Efficiency | Studio, 1BA | $1,250 |
| Dominion Towers | Studio/one bath | Studio, 1BA | $1,275 |
| Olde Salem Village | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A01 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,309 |
| Fort Henry Garden | 3BR / 2BA Townhome | 3BR, 2BA | $1,371 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,372 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,382 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barcroft, VA
As of September 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barcroft area is the $2.13 price per square foot 3 bed / bath Model at Ballston Garden Apartments in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Barcroft apartment is the 5033 5th St N Model at 5033 5th St N, Unit A bedroom in a 2 BR apartment in the Maywood neighborhood starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot. 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. |
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| Ballston Garden Apartments | 3 bed / bath | 3BR, 2BA | $2.13 |
| 5033 5th St N, Unit A bedroom in a 2 BR apartment | 5033 5th St N | 2BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| Park Carlyn | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $2.10 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR, 1BA | $2.04 |
| Carlyn Hill Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR, 1.5BA | $2.13 |
| Virginia Gardens | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.88 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.93 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.87 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.10 |
| Carousel Court | 1 bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.17 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,382.
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 $2,471.
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 115 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 $263 which is $2,208 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barcroft.
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