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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. The Square at 511 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. 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
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
New Brookside ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,665
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,676
RiverHouseStudio | S05Studio,1BA$1,691
Crystal HouseS13Studio,1BA$1,828
The 1201 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,899
Quimby on 23rdStudio, 1 Bath 565 SF 01Studio,1BA$1,902
Cortland at National LandingS1Studio,1BA$1,929

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal City, VA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crystal City area is the $2.25 price per square foot 2 Bed, 1 Bath 1224 21 Model at Crystal Plaza in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $2,759. The second greatest value Crystal City apartment is the 1 Bedroom + Loft, 1 Bath 1160 SF AL2 Model at The Gramercy starting at $3,376 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.
Crystal Plaza2 Bed, 1 Bath 1224 212BR,1BA$2.25
The Gramercy1 Bedroom + Loft, 1 Bath 1160 SF AL21BR,1.5BA$2.91
Marlowe VACedar2BR,2BA$3.12
Crystal Towers1 Bedroom 1 Bath 871 SF 11r1BR,1BA$2.92
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.04
1034 17th St S, Unit B1034 17th St S1BR,1BA$2.65
RiverHouse1 Bed - 1 Bath | A03 Premium1BR,1BA$3.32
Crystal HouseA41BR,1BA$3.41
Quimby on 23rdStudio, 1 Bath 565 SF 01Studio ,1BA$3.37
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Crystal City

What type of rentals are currently available in Crystal City?

There are currently 82 Apartments for Rent in Crystal City, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,180 to $13,846. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Crystal City ranging from $1,575 to $5,300.

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 $1,575 to $5,300 with an average monthly rent of $3,486.

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 $13,846, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,180.

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