
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clarendon Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $934 (106 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Clarendon area of Arlington.


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The Larkspur

1220 N Quinn St

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Arna Marbella

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Wholey Legacy Homes

2642 N Pershing Dr

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Marbella Apartments

1931 N Cleveland St, Unit 205

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The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

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Parc Rosslyn Apartments
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Woodbury Park

3515 Washington Blvd

1735 N Rhodes St

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Arlington Courthouse Apartments

1724 N Quinn St

1208-C N Wayne St

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Sheffield Court

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Cherry Hill Apartments

1913 Key Blvd

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The George Mason Apartments
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Verde Pointe

3000 Spout Run Pkwy

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727 Oakland N St, Unit 2

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16th Street Apartments

1510 12th St N

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Park Georgetown

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Potomac Towers

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Barton House

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Thomas Court

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Randolph Towers
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Virginia Square Plaza

2401 Arlington Blvd

2016 N Adams St

2021 Key Blvd

1931 N Cleveland St

1311 N Ode St

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Courtland Park

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Quincy Plaza

3223 1st St N

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Virginia Square Towers
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1210 N Taft St

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Tellus

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The Clarendon

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Meridian at Courthouse Commons

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Courtland Towers

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Lyon Village

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AVA Ballston Square

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Gables Pointe 14

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Avalon Courthouse Place

2805 Arlington Blvd
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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 | $2,458 | $1,399 | $4,308 |
| Clarendon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,783 | $1,033 | $5,506 |
| Clarendon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,838 | $977 | $7,495 |
| Clarendon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,348 | $1,955 | $6,763 |
| Clarendon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,233 | $4,405 | $8,000 |
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There are currently 106 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. Gates of Ballston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,382. 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 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,382 |
| Arna Marbella | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,441 |
| Marbella Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Circle Condominiums | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 616 N Piedmont St | 201 | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 1215 N Quinn Street | Quinn 1BR 1BA 13-18 | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Woodbury Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,744 |
| Fort Strong Properties | Fort Strong Villas - Near Courthouse Metro | 1BR,1BA | $1,755 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clarendon, VA
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clarendon area is the $2.48 price per square foot 2x2 Den Model at Birchwood in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,450. 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. |
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| Birchwood | 2x2 Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Tennyson | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| The Nicole | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| The Larkspur | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Gates of Ballston | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Fort Strong Properties | Fort Strong Villas - Near Courthouse Metro | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| The George Mason Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Marbella Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Arna Marbella | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.74 |
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 $1,755.
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 $2,944.
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 53 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 $118 which is $2,826 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clarendon.
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