Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chain Bridge Forest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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2040 N Vermont St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2040 N Vermont St

2040 N Vermont StArlington, VA 22207
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Leckey Gardens
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Leckey Gardens

2031 N Woodrow StArlington, VA 22207
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Morene Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morene Apartments

2131-2135 No Monroe StArlington, VA 22207
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Upton House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Upton House

4735-4745 21st St NArlington, VA 22207
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Tuckahoe Apartments I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tuckahoe Apartments I

5520 Lee HwyArlington, VA 22207
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Tuckahoe Apartments II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tuckahoe Apartments II

5600-5602 Lee HwyArlington, VA 22207
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Lee Albemarle Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lee Albemarle Apartments

4701-4705 20th Rd NArlington, VA 22207
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Chain Bridge Forest, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chain Bridge Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chain Bridge Forest area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Larkspur priced from $1,093. The Palisade Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable Chain Bridge Forest apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,093
The Palisade ApartmentsOne BedroomStudio,1BA$1,375
The Berkshire ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,520
Park Crest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,549
Potomac TowersS1Studio,1BA$1,646
The Residences at Capital Crescent TrailLindenStudio,1BA$1,746
Sumner Highlands Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,799
Spring Valley ApartmentsShare 2 BR1BR,1BA$1,800
Park MacArthurAzalea1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chain Bridge Forest, VA

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chain Bridge Forest area is the $3.61 price per square foot C1 Model at Avalon at Foxhall in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $4,844. The second greatest value Chain Bridge Forest apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Wood Lee Arms starting at $2,495 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chain Bridge Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon at FoxhallC13BR,2BA$3.61
Wood Lee Arms2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.48
4200 Cathedral Ave NWUnit 5152BR,1BA$2.70
Avalon Arlington NorthA1L1BR,1BA$3.14
The LarkspurTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
The Residences at Capital Crescent TrailLaurel Premier1BR,1BA$3.26
Park MacArthurAzalea1BR,1BA$2.55
2030 N Cleveland St, Unit A2030 N Cleveland St1BR,1BA$2.79
Sumner Highlands Apartments1A1BR,1BA$2.90
Lyon Village1 Bedroom 6081BR,1BA$3.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chain Bridge Forest, Arlington, VA

Ranked #60

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Chain Bridge Forest Neighborhood in Arlington, VA

Walk Score®

6 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

22 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chain Bridge Forest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chain Bridge Forest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chain Bridge Forest is under $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chain Bridge Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Chain Bridge Forest is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,093, while the average apartment in Chain Bridge Forest costs $3,771.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chain Bridge Forest?

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 24 regular apartments in Chain Bridge Forest 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 Chain Bridge Forest?

Cheap apartments in Chain Bridge Forest have an average cost of $119 which is $3,652 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chain Bridge Forest.

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