Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clarendon Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $600 (46 Rentals)

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Hunters Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Park

2021 N Nelson StArlington, VA 22207
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Key Boulevard
Studio Apartments

Key Boulevard

1537 Key BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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Calvert Manor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Calvert Manor Apartments

1925-1927 N Calvert StArlington, VA 22201
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Morene Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Morene Apartments

2131-2135 No Monroe StArlington, VA 22207
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Ancient Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ancient Oaks Apartments

2501-2523 24th Rd NArlington, VA 22207
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Queens Court Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Queens Court Apartments

1801-1805 N Quinn StArlington, VA 22209
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CE Scott
1 Bedroom Apartments

CE Scott

1910-1912 13th St NArlington, VA 22201
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Irving Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Irving Apartments

605 N Irving StArlington, VA 22201
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Randolph Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Randolph Street

1111 N Randolph StArlington, VA 22201
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Washington and Lee
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington and Lee

2200 N 2nd StArlington, VA 22201
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Marbella Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marbella Apartments

1301 N Queen StArlington, VA 22209
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Barbee House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Barbee House

1530 12th St NArlington, VA 22209
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Lee Terrace Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lee Terrace Apartments

2608 Langston BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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Court House Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Court House Flats

2634 Lee HwyArlington, VA 22201
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Swansen Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Swansen Apartments

1800 16th St NArlington, VA 22209
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Clarendon, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clarendon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clarendon area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Key Boulevard priced from $1,099. The Larkspur has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,567. Here are the most affordable Clarendon apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Key BoulevardStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,567
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,578
Terwilliger Place2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,725
16th Street Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Potomac TowersS1Studio,1BA$1,957
Park GeorgetownThe York1BR,1BA$1,987
Park Adams Apartments1B - A1A1BR,1BA$2,021
Sheffield CourtJefferson1BR,1BA$2,024
The CommodoreS1Studio,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clarendon, VA

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clarendon area is the $2.15 price per square foot L1 Model at Garfield Park in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $4,813. The second greatest value Clarendon apartment is the 1300 N Hudson St Model at 1300 N Hudson St, Unit Top Floor starting at $3,600 with a $2.25 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Garfield ParkL11BR,2BA$2.15
1300 N Hudson St, Unit Top Floor1300 N Hudson St4BR,2BA$2.25
Lyon Village2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.34
Terwilliger Place2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.76
Avery RowSuite 1A151BR,1.5BA$3.17
Park Adams Apartments1B - A1A1BR,1BA$2.53
Ballston Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.09
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.40
Woodbury Park at Courthouse1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.64
Key BoulevardStudioStudio ,1BA$2.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Clarendon, Arlington, VA

Ranked #27

Among neighborhoods in Arlington, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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 $2,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clarendon?

The cheapest apartment in Clarendon is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,567, while the average apartment in Clarendon costs $5,740.

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 31 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 $179 which is $5,561 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clarendon.

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