
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Crystal City Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,299 (15 Rentals)


Crystal House

RiverHouse

Quimby on 23rd
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Crystal Square

1401 Joyce on Pentagon Row
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The Square at 511 Apartments
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 | $2,355 | $1,299 | $9,554 |
Crystal City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $1,524 | $9,478 |
Crystal City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,140 | $1,880 | $10,000+ |
Crystal City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,369 | $1,322 | $10,000+ |
Crystal City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $1,180 | $1,510 |
Explore Arlington
Getting Around the Crystal City Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
Walk Score®
90 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
89 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
65 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,018.
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 $1,299, while the average apartment in Crystal City costs $4,355.
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 57 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 $536 which is $3,819 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Crystal City.
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