
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cherrydale Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (199 Rentals)
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The Larkspur

2712 1st St S

Buckingham Village

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B

Wholey Legacy Homes

1955 N Cleveland St

Arna Marbella

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Gates of Ballston
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Wood Lee Arms

Lee Heights Apartments

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Woodbury Park at Courthouse

5723 10th Rd N, Unit 8

Parc Rosslyn Apartments

4378 N Pershing Dr

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Shawnee Apartments

133 S Courthouse Rd
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Ten at Clarendon

Cleveland Arms Apartments

Wayne Street Apartments

1305 N Ode St

1300 N Meade St

3515 Washington Blvd

1720 N Quinn St

206 N Trenton St

4360 N Pershing Dr, Unit 1

4141 Henderson Rd
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1428 12th St N

Fisher House Apartments

2726 Washington Blvd

Ballston Court

16th Street Apartments

1500 Arlington Apartments

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Waverly Village

230 N George Mason Dr

100 N George Mason Dr

1726 N Quinn St
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720 N Monroe St, Unit 2

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Sheffield Court

1909 N Rhodes St

Park Georgetown

Park Lyn

1303 N Ode St

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3816 17th St N, Unit English Basement Apt.

235 N George Mason Dr

1931 N Cleveland St

Lyon Place at Clarendon Center
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Cherrydale, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cherrydale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherrydale Studio Apartments | $2,404 | $1,422 | $10,000+ |
| Cherrydale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,830 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Cherrydale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,954 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Cherrydale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,761 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Cherrydale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,464 | $4,405 | $8,768 |
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Cheapest Available Cherrydale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cherrydale area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Larkspur priced from $1,033. Key Boulevard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Cherrydale apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Park Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,415 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Arna Marbella | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,477 |
| Carillon House | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,503 |
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,569 |
| Wood Lee Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cherrydale, VA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cherrydale area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 bed / 1 bath Model at Ballston Garden Apartments in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Cherrydale apartment is the 4118 18th Rd N Model at 4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement starting at $2,000 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cherrydale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballston Garden Apartments | 2 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement | 4118 18th Rd N | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Palisade Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Tennyson | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 2224 40th Street | 1BR + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Colonial Village West | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| The Springs Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
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Best Local Schools in Cherrydale, Arlington, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cherrydale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cherrydale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cherrydale is under $1,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cherrydale?
The cheapest apartment in Cherrydale is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in Cherrydale costs $13,032.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cherrydale?
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 79 regular apartments in Cherrydale 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 Cherrydale?
Cheap apartments in Cherrydale have an average cost of $292 which is $12,740 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cherrydale.
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