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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 (23 Rentals)
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1100 23rd Rd S
ArlingtonVA22202
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$1,318 - $2,783
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowApex Apartments
2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Crystal House
1900 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe 1201 Apartments
1201 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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RiverHouse
1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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$1,710 - $4,115
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLenox Club
401 S 12th StArlington, VA 22202
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1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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$1,799 - $2,099
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParc View Apartments
815 18th St SArlington, VA 22202
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$1,864 - $6,792
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Crystal Plaza
2111 Richmond HwyArlington, VA 22202
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$1,900 - $4,375
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The Zoe
2051 S Bell StArlington, VA 22202
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$1,930 - $8,181
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$1,878 - $8,129
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Crystal Towers
1600 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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$1,984 - $5,497
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$1,936 - $5,449
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Quimby on 23rd
320 23rd St SArlington, VA 22202
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$2,056 - $4,795
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$1,816 - $4,555
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1401 Joyce on Pentagon Row
1401 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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2600 S Eads St
2600 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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Apex Apartments
2900-2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Aurora Hills Apartments
2701 S Fern StArlington, VA 22202
1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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Parliament House
1512 Arlington Ridge RdArlington, VA 22202
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Camden Potomac Yard
3535 S Ball StArlington, VA 22202
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220 Twentieth Street
220 20th StArlington, VA 22202
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Square at 511 Apartments
511 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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New Brookside Apartments
601 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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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 | $2,139 | $1,299 | $5,954 |
| Crystal City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,711 | $1,408 | $8,974 |
| Crystal City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,684 | $1,676 | $10,000+ |
| Crystal City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,265 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
| Crystal City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $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 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 apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 2221 S Clark St | 219 | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Crystal House | S6 WF 80 | Studio,1BA | $1,557 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,676 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S11 | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal City, VA
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal 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 $3,270. The second greatest value Crystal City apartment is the Lincoln - Renovated Model at Cortland on South Eads starting at $2,999 with a $2.88 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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| Lenox Club | The Tyler | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
| Cortland on South Eads | Lincoln - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.88 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| New Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| RiverHouse | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | A03 Premium | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| Crystal House | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Crystal Square | Studio, 1 Bath 600 SF E2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.68 |
| Crystal Plaza | Studio, 1 Bath 593 SF 01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.14 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.26 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
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 $1,930.
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 $1,524, while the average apartment in Crystal City costs $4,234.
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 193 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 $525 which is $3,709 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal City.
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