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2221 S Clark StArlington, VA 22202
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1044 26th St S
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2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Crystal House
1900 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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1034 17th St S
1034 17th St SArlington, VA 22202
1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd
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1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
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RiverHouse
1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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401 S 12th StArlington, VA 22202
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1201 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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815 18th St SArlington, VA 22202
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The Zoe
2051 S Bell StArlington, VA 22202
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Crystal Towers
1600 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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1401 Joyce on Pentagon Row
1401 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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Quimby on 23rd
320 23rd St SArlington, VA 22202
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Cortland Pentagon City
1221-1331 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMAA National Landing
1201-1301 S Joyce Street Suite CArlington, VA 22202
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$2,1181 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 26
1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0504
1221 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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Crystal City Lofts
305 10th St SArlington, VA 22202
1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 103, Unit 103
1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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Crystal Plaza
2111 Richmond HwyArlington, VA 22202
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHazel National Landing
3030 S Potomac AveArlington, VA 22202
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Sage Modern Apartments
480 11th St SArlington, VA 22202
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAzure National Landing
3130 S Potomac AveArlington, VA 22202
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1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0414
1221 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Acadia at Metropolitan Park
575 12th Rd SArlington, VA 22202
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAltaire
400 Army Navy DrArlington, VA 22202
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1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0905
1221 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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The Sur
3400 Potomac AveArlington, VA 22202
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The Grace
269 19th Ct SArlington, VA 22202
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Lofts 590
590 S 15th StArlington, VA 22202
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Crystal Square
1515 Richmond HwyArlington, VA 22202
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Valen
2050 S Bell StArlington, VA 22202
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The Bartlett
520 12th St SArlington, VA 22202
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1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0418
1221 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
1300 Army Navy Dr
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826 20th St S, Unit 1, Unit 1
826 20th St SArlington, VA 22202
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1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0107
1221 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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Marlowe VA
400 15th St SArlington, VA 22202
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Crystal Flats
505 18th St SArlington, VA 22202
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3400 Potomac Ave, Unit SI FL3-ID715
3400 Potomac AveArlington, VA 22202
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The Gramercy
550 14th Rd SArlington, VA 22202
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$2,4951 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 30
801 15th St S, Unit 317
801 15th St SArlington, VA 22202
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801 15th St S, Unit 722
801 15th St SArlington, VA 22202
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The Millennium
1330 S Fair StArlington, VA 22202
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$2,5321 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 23
801 15th St S, Unit 719
801 15th St SArlington, VA 22202
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801 15th St S, Unit 1111
801 15th St SArlington, VA 22202
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801 15th St S, Unit 519
801 15th St SArlington, VA 22202
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801 15th St S, Unit 213
801 15th St SArlington, VA 22202
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Water Park Towers
1501-1505 Crystal DrArlington, VA 22202
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Crystal City, Arlington, VA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crystal City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal City Studio Apartments | $2,155 | $1,299 | $7,809 |
| Crystal City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,704 | $1,408 | $8,981 |
| Crystal City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,661 | $1,875 | $10,000+ |
| Crystal City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,011 | $1,150 | $8,423 |
| Crystal City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,192 | $1,050 | $1,210 |
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Cheapest Available Crystal City Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crystal City area of Washington, VA is a 3 Beds unit found at National Landing priced from $1,150. 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 apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Landing | 206 | 3BR,2BA | $1,150 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Crystal House | S14 WF 50 | Studio,1BA | $1,326 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,676 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Lenox Club | The Harrison I | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S12 | Studio,1BA | $1,741 |
| New Brookside Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| Parc View Apartments | The Stratford | Studio,1BA | $1,899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal City, VA
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal City area is the $2.93 price per square foot Lincoln - Renovated Model at Cortland on South Eads in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $3,047. The second greatest value Crystal City apartment is the Jeffrey Model at The Sur starting at $2,831 with a $3.15 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crystal City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland on South Eads | Lincoln - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.93 |
| The Sur | Jeffrey | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| 220 Twentieth Street | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Crystal Square | Studio, 1 Bath 757 SF E7G | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
| Crystal Plaza | Studio, 1 Bath 701 SF 01A | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
| 1034 17th St S | 1034 17th St S | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| MAA National Landing | Studio 0x1 580-637 SF | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.26 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crystal City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Crystal City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Crystal City is under $1,899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crystal City?
The cheapest apartment in Crystal City is The Square at 511 Apartments which is listed at $1,354, while the average apartment in Crystal City costs $4,067.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Crystal 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 112 regular apartments in Crystal 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?
Cheap apartments in Crystal City have an average cost of $510 which is $3,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal City.
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