Cheap Homes for Rent in the Crystal City Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,900 (31 Rentals)

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property at 710 22nd St S

$1,999

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$1,999
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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710 22nd St S, Unit 4

710 22nd St S
ArlingtonVA22202
property at 1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

$2,175

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$2,175
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 714

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
property at 1519 13th Rd S

$2,495

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1519 13th Rd S

ArlingtonVA22204

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property at 1805 Crystal Dr

$2,900

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$2,900
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1805 Crystal Dr, Unit 1005

1805 Crystal Dr
ArlingtonVA22202

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property at 1211 S Eads St

$3,600

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1211 S Eads St

ArlingtonVA22202
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Crystal City, Arlington, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
National Landing10094BR,2BA$1,170
Crystal HouseS14 WF 50Studio,1BA$1,326
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,676
Parc View ApartmentsThe StratfordStudio,1BA$1,699
RiverHouseStudio | S05Studio,1BA$1,710
The 1201 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,799
Lenox ClubThe Harrison IStudio,1BA$1,984
Sage Modern ApartmentsOne Bedrooms/One Bathrooms (J11)Studio,1BA$2,044
New Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal City, VA

As of July 16, 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 The Belvedere, Renovated + Washer and Dryer Model at Parc View Apartments starting at $3,065 with a $2.91 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.
Parliament House4 bed / 2 bath4BR,2BA$1.87
Parc View ApartmentsThe Belvedere, Renovated + Washer and Dryer2BR,1BA$2.91
Cortland on South EadsLincoln - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$2.82
1034 17th St S, Unit 2TopFloor1034 17th St S2BR,1BA$2.40
Quimby on 23rd1 Bed, 1 Bath 963 SF 11A1BR,1BA$2.44
Crystal Plaza1 Bed, 1 Bath 884 SF 11A1BR,1BA$2.65
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Concord Crystal City1 Bed/1 Bath - aa11BR,1BA$3.06
Crystal HouseS7Studio ,1BA$3.01
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Crystal City, Arlington, VA

Ranked #38

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Crystal City

What type of rentals are currently available in Crystal City?

There are currently 77 Apartments for Rent in Crystal City, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $11,699. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Crystal City ranging from $1,999 to $5,900.

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 $1,999 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,036.

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 $1,160 to $8,513, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $5,105. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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