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2221 S Clark StArlington, VA 22202
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crystal City Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (71 Rentals)
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2511 S Grant St
ArlingtonVA22202
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$1,570 - $3,549
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Crystal House
1900 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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RiverHouse
1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe 1201 Apartments
1201 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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$1,836 - $4,207
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLenox Club
401 S 12th StArlington, VA 22202
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$2,000 - $4,400
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParliament House
1512 Arlington Ridge RdArlington, VA 22202
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$2,021 - $8,367
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Sage Modern Apartments
480 11th St SArlington, VA 22202
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$2,023 - $17,000
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAltaire
400 Army Navy DrArlington, 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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$2,039 - $3,099
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParc View Apartments
815 18th St SArlington, VA 22202
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$2,073 - $2,839
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowApex Apartments
2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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$2,090 - $5,452
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Crystal Towers
1600 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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$2,091 - $4,628
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$2,043 - $4,580
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Quimby on 23rd
320 23rd St SArlington, VA 22202
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826 20th St S, Unit 1
826 20th St SArlington, VA 22202
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$2,1181 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 31
1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0504
1221 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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$2,145 - $4,315
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The Zoe
2051 S Bell StArlington, VA 22202
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$2,146 - $10,322
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Cortland Pentagon City
1221-1331 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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Marlowe VA
400 15th St SArlington, VA 22202
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$2,185 - $7,010
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMAA National Landing
1201-1301 S Joyce Street Suite CArlington, VA 22202
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$2,192 - $5,802
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$2,164 - $5,774
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Crystal Square
1515 Richmond HwyArlington, VA 22202
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$2,200
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$2,200
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$2,200
922 19th St S, Unit Apartment 2
922 19th St SArlington, VA 22202
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$2,207 - $5,476
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$2,142 - $5,411
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Crystal Plaza
2111 Richmond HwyArlington, VA 22202
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$2,2131 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 16, 2027
1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0414
1221 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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$2,219 - $7,687
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAzure National Landing
3130 S Potomac AveArlington, VA 22202
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$2,2231 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 28
1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0905
1221 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
1300 Army Navy Dr, Unit 813
1300 Army Navy Dr
ArlingtonVA22202
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$2,290 - $5,020
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$2,259 - $4,989
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Crystal City Lofts
305 10th St SArlington, VA 22202
1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 650
1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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Reva
244 19th Ct SArlington, VA 22202
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The Millennium
1330 S Fair StArlington, VA 22202
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$2,400
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$2,400
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1034 17th St S, Unit 2TopFloor
1034 17th St SArlington, VA 22202
1034 17th St S
ArlingtonVA22202
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$2,4181 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20
1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0107
1221 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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$2,487 - $5,084
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$1,924 - $4,521
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1401 Joyce on Pentagon Row
1401 S Joyce StArlington, 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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$2,466 - $5,480
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The Gramercy
550 14th Rd SArlington, VA 22202
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$2,504 - $5,431
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Crystal Flats
505 18th St SArlington, VA 22202
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$2,5411 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21
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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$2,557 - $21,352
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The Sur
3400 Potomac AveArlington, VA 22202
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$2,5761 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 22
801 15th St S, Unit 719
801 15th St SArlington, VA 22202
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$2,600
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909 22nd St S, Unit 1
909 22nd St SArlington, VA 22202
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$2,6011 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 4
801 15th St S, Unit 1111
801 15th St SArlington, VA 22202
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$2,6261 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 26
801 15th St S, Unit 519
801 15th St SArlington, VA 22202
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$2,6261 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 22
801 15th St S, Unit 213
801 15th St SArlington, VA 22202
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$2,664 - $4,470
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$2,277 - $4,083
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$2,664 - $4,470
Lofts 590
590 S 15th StArlington, VA 22202
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$2,675
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$2,290
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$2,675
3030 Potomac Ave, Unit PL FL3-ID1022
3030 Potomac AveArlington, 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 |
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| Crystal City Studio Apartments | $2,125 | $1,299 | $2,809 |
| Crystal City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,614 | $1,500 | $7,093 |
| Crystal City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,621 | $2,073 | $10,000+ |
| Crystal City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,815 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Crystal City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,283 | $1,050 | $4,400 |
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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 4 Beds unit found at National Landing priced from $1,050. The Square at 511 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 | 919 | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| The Square at 511 | 0/1/A-R | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S10 | Studio,1BA | $1,697 |
| Crystal House | A3 WF 80 | 1BR,1BA | $1,756 |
| Lenox Club | The Harrison I | Studio,1BA | $1,836 |
| The 1201 Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,949 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2,073 |
| The Clark | Studio-A | Studio,1BA | $2,108 |
| New Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,130 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal City, VA
As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal 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 apartment is the 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath 1051 SF 115D Model at Crystal Plaza starting at $2,735 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Crystal City 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. |
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| Parliament House | 4 bed / 2 bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Crystal Plaza | 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath 1051 SF 115D | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.60 |
| 1034 17th St S, Unit 2TopFloor | 1034 17th St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Quimby on 23rd | 1 Bed, 1 Bath 969 11B | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| 909 22nd St S, Unit 1 | 909 22nd St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Parc View Apartments | The Barcroft, Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Crystal Square | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 905 SF A7G | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| The 1201 Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| The Square at 511 | 0/1/A-R | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
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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 $2,130.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crystal City?
The cheapest apartment in Crystal City is The Square at 511 which is listed at $1,524, while the average apartment in Crystal City costs $2,791.
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 46 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 $326 which is $2,465 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal City.
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