
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clarendon Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (76 Rentals)
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The Larkspur

Arna Marbella

2712 1st St S

Gates of Ballston

2025 N Stafford St

Wholey Legacy Homes

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Marbella Apartments

Park Georgetown
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Potomac Towers

Parc Rosslyn Apartments

1305 N Ode St

Ten at Clarendon

Woodbury Park

1300 N Meade St

901 N Monroe St, Unit 1409

3515 Washington Blvd

2000 Clarendon Blvd, Unit Unit

1726 N Quinn St
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1724 N Quinn St

Arlington Courthouse Apartments

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Sheffield Court

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Cherry Hill Apartments

The George Mason Apartments

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Quincy Plaza

16th Street Apartments

4030 Washington Blvd

1813 Key Blvd

1301 N Ode St, Unit 135
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2016 N Adams St, Unit 304

1813 Key Blvd, Unit 536

1315 N Ode St

Hunters Park

Calvert Manor Apartments

Key Boulevard

Queens Court Apartments

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CE Scott

Unity Homes at Ballston
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Irving Apartments

616 N Piedmont St

The Barkalow Apartments

1577 N Colonial Terrace

Washington and Lee

Lauren Towers Apartments

Barbee House

4141 Henderson Rd, Unit 1009

The Frederick
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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 | $2,743 | $1,477 | $10,000+ |
| Clarendon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,985 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Clarendon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,205 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Clarendon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,747 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Clarendon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,626 | $4,405 | $9,026 |
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There are currently 76 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 The Larkspur priced from $1,033. Arna Marbella has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Clarendon apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Arna Marbella | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,441 |
| Marbella Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,596 |
| Park Georgetown | The Windsor | Studio,1BA | $1,604 |
| The Frederick | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,626 |
| Circle Condominiums | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Potomac Towers | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,666 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clarendon, VA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clarendon area is the $2.86 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms 980 Model at Lyon Village in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Clarendon apartment is the Tennyson Model at Parc Rosslyn Apartments starting at $1,990 with a $2.14 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Village | 2 Bedrooms 980 | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Tennyson | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Cortland on Adams | Barcroft | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| The Frederick | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The George Mason Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Marbella Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Arna Marbella | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.54 |
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 $1,666.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clarendon?
The cheapest apartment in Clarendon is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in Clarendon costs $6,210.
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 78 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 $148 which is $6,062 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clarendon.
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