Cheap Homes for Rent in Crystal City Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,300 (53 Rentals)

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property at 3400 Potomac Ave

3400 Potomac Ave

ArlingtonVA22202

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property at 1425 S Eads St

1425 S Eads St

ArlingtonVA22202

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property at 801 15th St S

801 15th St S

ArlingtonVA22202

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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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 $1,180. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
Apex ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,318
Crystal HouseS9 WF 50Studio,1BA$1,332
RiverHouseStudio | S02Studio,1BA$1,604
New Brookside ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,705
The 1201 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,749
Crystal PlazaStudio, 1 Bath 701 SF 01AStudio,1BA$1,879
The Zoe0 Bed - 1 Bath | s01Studio,1BA$1,935
Quimby on 23rdStudio, 1 Bath 565 SF 01Studio,1BA$1,936
Crystal TowersStudio, 1 Bath 606 SF 01Studio,1BA$1,956

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal City, VA

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crystal City area is the $1.90 price per square foot 1512 S Arlington Ridge Rd Model at 1512 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 605 in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Crystal City apartment is the 2 Bedrooms A Model at Water Park Towers starting at $3,196 with a $3.35 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1512 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 6051512 S Arlington Ridge Rd1BR,1BA$1.90
Water Park Towers2 Bedrooms A2BR,2BA$3.35
Parc View ApartmentsThe Barcroft2BR,1BA$2.79
Crystal SquareJunior 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 757 SF A20G1BR,1BA$3.27
Lofts 5901 Bedroom G1BR,1BA$3.21
Crystal PlazaStudio, 1 Bath 701 SF 01AStudio ,1BA$2.68
Concord Crystal City1 Bed/1 Bath - aaj11BR,1BA$3.35
The 1201 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.26
Apex ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.66
RiverHouseStudio | S01Studio ,1BA$3.37

Frequently Asked Questions about Crystal City

What type of rentals are currently available in Crystal City?

There are currently 85 Apartments for Rent in Crystal City, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,180 to $11,232. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Crystal City ranging from $1,300 to $5,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Crystal City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Crystal City ranges from $1,300 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,936.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Crystal City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Crystal City range from $1,282 to $11,232, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,180.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

Written by: Steve Lilly

I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.