
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crystal City Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (24 Rentals)
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2221 S Clark

Apex Apartments

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Crystal House

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505 18th St S

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505 18th St S

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RiverHouse

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1515 Richmond Hwy
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The 1201 Apartments

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Lenox Club

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Crystal Plaza

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The Zoe

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Quimby on 23rd

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305 10th Street South

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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 | $2,033 | $1,381 | $5,294 |
| Crystal City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,685 | $1,520 | $8,917 |
| Crystal City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,560 | $1,845 | $9,209 |
| Crystal City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,621 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Crystal City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $1,050 | $6,408 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Crystal City Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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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 priced from $1,050. Apex Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,318. Here are the most affordable Crystal City apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2221 S Clark | Private Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| Apex Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,318 |
| Crystal House | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,381 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,630 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,674 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal City, VA
As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Crystal City area is the $3.24 price per square foot Lincoln - Renovated Model at Cortland on South Eads in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $3,365. The second greatest value Crystal City apartment is the 1 Bed - 1 Bath | A02 Model at 220 Twentieth Street starting at $2,610 with a $3.25 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland on South Eads | Lincoln - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.24 |
| 220 Twentieth Street | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| The Sur | Madrone | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Crystal City Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 675 SF A15A | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
| MAA National Landing | Studio 0x1 580-637 SF | Studio ,1BA | $3.13 |
| Crystal House | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Crystal Plaza | Studio, 1 Bath 593 SF 01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
| Apex Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.66 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
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 $1,911.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Crystal City?
The cheapest apartment in Crystal City is Apex Apartments which is listed at $1,408, while the average apartment in Crystal City costs $4,296.
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 125 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 $356 which is $3,940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal City.
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