
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clarendon Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $600 (39 Rentals)
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Gates of Ballston

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Clarendon, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clarendon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Studio Apartments | $2,525 | $1,435 | $6,795 |
| Clarendon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,746 | $737 | $9,267 |
| Clarendon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,853 | $737 | $10,000+ |
| Clarendon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,446 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Clarendon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,389 | $4,405 | $8,825 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Clarendon Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Clarendon Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clarendon area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gates of Ballston priced from $750. Terwilliger Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $981. Here are the most affordable Clarendon apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-B | 2BR,1BA | $981 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Joe and Midge Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,441 |
| Cortland on Adams | Alcova | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| Park Georgetown | The Windsor | Studio,1BA | $1,720 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Chaucer | 1BR,1BA | $1,752 |
| Potomac Towers | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| Barton House | One Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,840 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clarendon, VA
As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clarendon area is the $2.30 price per square foot 2x2 Den Model at Birchwood in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Clarendon apartment is the 2x2 Model at Quincy Plaza starting at $3,250 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clarendon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood | 2x2 Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| Quincy Plaza | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| Colonial Village West | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| Courtland Towers | 1BR/1BA MODERNIZED | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| Terwilliger Place | 3B-A | 3BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| The Larkspur | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Joe and Midge Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Chaucer | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clarendon Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Clarendon?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clarendon is under $1,840.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clarendon?
The cheapest apartment in Clarendon is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Clarendon costs $5,713.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clarendon?
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 Clarendon 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 Clarendon?
Cheap apartments in Clarendon have an average cost of $237 which is $5,476 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clarendon.
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