
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crystal City Pentagon City Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Crystal City Pentagon City area of Arlington.


National Landing

1100 23rd Rd S

1044 26th St S

Apex Apartments

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Crystal House

The 1201 Apartments
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RiverHouse

1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd

1034 17th St S, Unit B, Unit B

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

Lenox Club

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Crystal Plaza

Parc View Apartments
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The Zoe

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Crystal Towers

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Quimby on 23rd

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Crystal City Lofts

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1401 Joyce on Pentagon Row

3600 S Glebe Rd, Unit 406w, Unit 406w

Apex Apartments
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The Square at 511 Apartments

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Eaton Square

3911 Elbert Ave
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New Brookside Apartments
Crystal City Pentagon City, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crystal City Pentagon City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal City Pentagon City Studio Apartments | $2,138 | $1,299 | $7,802 |
| Crystal City Pentagon City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,718 | $1,408 | $8,974 |
| Crystal City Pentagon City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,678 | $1,676 | $10,000+ |
| Crystal City Pentagon City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,285 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
| Crystal City Pentagon City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $1,050 | $1,210 |
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Cheapest Available Crystal City Pentagon City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crystal City Pentagon City area of Washington, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at 2221 S Clark St priced from $1,050. The Square at 511 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Crystal City Pentagon City apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2221 S Clark St | 219 | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,433 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
| Crystal House | S6 WF 80 | Studio,1BA | $1,557 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,676 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S11 | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| Crystal Plaza | Studio, 1 Bath 593 SF 01 | Studio,1BA | $1,864 |
| The Zoe | 0 Bed - 1 Bath | s01 | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Crystal Towers | Studio, 1 Bath 606 SF 01 | Studio,1BA | $1,930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal City Pentagon City, VA
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal City Pentagon City area is the $2.92 price per square foot The Tyler Model at Lenox Club in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $3,265. The second greatest value Crystal City Pentagon City apartment is the Lincoln - Renovated Model at Cortland on South Eads starting at $3,019 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Crystal City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crystal City Pentagon City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Lenox Club | The Tyler | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| Cortland on South Eads | Lincoln - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.90 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Crystal Square | Studio, 1 Bath 735 SF E6G | Studio ,1BA | $3.19 |
| New Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| RiverHouse | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | A03 Premium | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
| Eaton Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Crystal Plaza | Studio, 1 Bath 593 SF 01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.14 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCrystal City Pentagon City, Arlington, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crystal City Pentagon City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Crystal City Pentagon City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crystal City Pentagon City is under $1,930.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crystal City Pentagon City?
The cheapest apartment in Crystal City Pentagon City is Eaton Square which is listed at $1,433, while the average apartment in Crystal City Pentagon City costs $4,075.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crystal City Pentagon City?
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 174 regular apartments in Crystal City Pentagon City 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 Crystal City Pentagon City?
Cheap apartments in Crystal City Pentagon City have an average cost of $500 which is $3,575 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal City Pentagon City.
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