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2221 S Clark StArlington, VA 22202
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2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Crystal House
1900 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd
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1034 17th St S
1034 17th St SArlington, VA 22202
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RiverHouse
1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParc View Apartments
815 18th St SArlington, 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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The Zoe
2051 S Bell StArlington, VA 22202
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Quimby on 23rd
320 23rd St SArlington, VA 22202
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Crystal Plaza
2111 Richmond HwyArlington, VA 22202
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLenox Club
401 S 12th StArlington, 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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Crystal Towers
1600 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParliament House
1512 Arlington Ridge RdArlington, VA 22202
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3030 S Potomac AveArlington, VA 22202
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400 Army Navy DrArlington, VA 22202
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The Sur
3400 Potomac AveArlington, VA 22202
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Sage Modern Apartments
480 11th St SArlington, VA 22202
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2900-2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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2701 S Fern StArlington, VA 22202
710 22nd St S, Unit 4
710 22nd St S
ArlingtonVA22202
1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
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Camden Potomac Yard
3535 S Ball 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 | $2,121 | $1,299 | $7,809 |
| Crystal City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,680 | $1,408 | $9,004 |
| Crystal City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,567 | $1,918 | $10,000+ |
| Crystal City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,749 | $1,150 | $8,370 |
| Crystal City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $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 Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,099. National Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,170. 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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| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| National Landing | 1009 | 4BR,2BA | $1,170 |
| Crystal House | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,577 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,676 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,679 |
| Parc View Apartments | The Stratford | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| The Zoe | 0 Bed - 1 Bath | s03 | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| New Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal City, VA
As of July 04, 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 Blue Oak Model at The Sur starting at $3,374 with a $3.00 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. |
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| Parliament House | 4 bed / 2 bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| The Sur | Blue Oak | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| Cortland on South Eads | Lincoln - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.82 |
| 1034 17th St S | 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 |
| Crystal Square | Studio, 1 Bath 735 SF E6G | Studio ,1BA | $3.24 |
| New Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Crystal House | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $2.84 |
| 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 $1,940.
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 $4,017.
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 49 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 $173 which is $3,844 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal City.
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