Cheap Homes for Rent in Barcroft Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (21 Rentals)

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property at 4520 King St

4520 King St

AlexandriaVA22302

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property at 5111 8th Rd S

5111 8th Rd S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 5505 Seminary Rd

5505 Seminary Rd

Falls ChurchVA22041

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Barcroft, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barcroft Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barcroft area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Monticello at Southern Towers priced from $1,350. Lloyd Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,419. Here are the most affordable Barcroft apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,350
Lloyd Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1,419
Shawnee ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,425
Lauren Towers ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,450
The Oliver in AlexandriaStudioStudio,1BA$1,482

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barcroft, VA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barcroft area is the $2.24 price per square foot Plan C2 Model at The Whitmore in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $3,334. The second greatest value Barcroft apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Dorchester Towers Apartments starting at $2,510 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Ashton Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barcroft apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The WhitmorePlan C23BR,2BA$2.24
Dorchester Towers Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
2121 Columbia Pike32BR,2BA$2.19
Dorchester Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.09
Dolley Madison Towers2x22BR,2BA$2.36
Park Shirlington2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.34
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$1.81
Terwilliger Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Barcroft View Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Barcroft

What type of rentals are currently available in Barcroft?

There are currently 514 Apartments for Rent in Barcroft, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $11,794. There are also 220 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Barcroft ranging from $1,000 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Barcroft?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Barcroft ranges from $1,000 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,367.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Barcroft?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Barcroft range from $1,987 to $11,794, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $5,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,870.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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