
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crystal City Pentagon City Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (67 Rentals)
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Apex Apartments

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Crystal House

2511 S Grant St

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd

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RiverHouse

Parc View Apartments

3600 S Glebe Rd

The 1201 Apartments
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Lenox Club

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Crystal Plaza

Azure National Landing

Parliament House

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Crystal Towers

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Hazel National Landing

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Quimby on 23rd

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The Zoe

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The Sur
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Altaire

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The Millennium

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0504

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Crystal Square

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Cortland Pentagon City

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Crystal City Lofts

The Acadia at Metropolitan Park

MAA National Landing

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Reva

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0414
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1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0905

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1401 Joyce on Pentagon Row

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Marlowe VA

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826 20th St S, Unit 1

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Lofts 590

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1034 17th St S, Unit 2TopFloor

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0107

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Crystal Flats

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The Gramercy

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The Bartlett
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1519 13th Rd S

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Valen

801 15th St S, Unit 722

801 15th St S, Unit 317

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Water Park Towers

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801 15th St S, Unit 719

801 15th St S, Unit 1111

801 15th St S, Unit 213

801 15th St S, Unit 519
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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 | $2,111 | $1,299 | $7,809 |
| Crystal City Pentagon City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,661 | $1,350 | $9,004 |
| Crystal City Pentagon City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,573 | $1,659 | $10,000+ |
| Crystal City Pentagon City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,627 | $1,150 | $7,878 |
| Crystal City Pentagon City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,271 | $1,050 | $4,400 |
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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 Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,099. National Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Crystal City Pentagon City apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| National Landing | 206 | 3BR,2BA | $1,150 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Crystal House | S14 WF 50 | Studio,1BA | $1,486 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,672 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,676 |
| Parc View Apartments | The Stratford | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| Concord Crystal City | Studio - aas1 | Studio,1BA | $1,923 |
| New Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal City Pentagon City, VA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal City Pentagon City area is the $1.87 price per square foot 4 bed / 2 bath Model at Parliament House in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Crystal City Pentagon City apartment is the Lincoln - Renovated Model at Cortland on South Eads starting at $2,936 with a $2.82 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parliament House | 4 bed / 2 bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Cortland on South Eads | Lincoln - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.82 |
| 1034 17th St S, Unit 2TopFloor | 1034 17th St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Crystal Plaza | 1 Bed, 1 Bath 884 SF 11A | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| MAA National Landing | Traditional 1x1 689-790 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| New Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Crystal House | S7 | Studio ,1BA | $3.01 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCrystal City Pentagon City, Arlington, VA
Ranked #36
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 $1,940.
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 $1,350, while the average apartment in Crystal City Pentagon City costs $4,027.
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 55 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 $182 which is $3,845 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal City Pentagon City.
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