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property at 1515 Richmond Hwy

$1,590 - $2,170

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 11, 2026

1515 Richmond Hwy

ArlingtonVA22202

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,050
Apex ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,318
Crystal HouseS9 WF 50Studio,1BA$1,342
RiverHouseStudio | S01Studio,1BA$1,594
The 1201 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,724
Concord Crystal CityStudio - aas1Studio,1BA$1,771
Parc View ApartmentsThe StratfordStudio,1BA$1,799
Crystal PlazaStudio, 1 Bath 701 SF 01AStudio,1BA$1,801
Lenox ClubThe Harrison IStudio,1BA$1,830
Quimby on 23rdStudio, 1 Bath 394 SF 00AStudio,1BA$1,909

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal City, VA

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crystal City area is the $3.41 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms Q Model at Water Park Towers in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $3,203. The second greatest value Crystal City apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 899 SF B14 Model at Crystal City Lofts starting at $2,955 with a $3.29 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.
Water Park Towers2 Bedrooms Q2BR,1BA$3.41
Crystal City Lofts2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 899 SF B142BR,2BA$3.29
Crystal PlazaStudio, 1 Bath 762 SF 01CStudio ,1BA$2.67
Crystal SquareJunior 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 757 SF A20G1BR,1BA$3.29
The SurMadrone1BR,1BA$3.36
Crystal HouseA11BR,1BA$3.22
220 Twentieth StreetStudio | S01Studio ,1BA$3.46
The 1201 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.21
Apex ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.66
RiverHouseStudio | S01Studio ,1BA$3.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Crystal City

What type of rentals are currently available in Crystal City?

There are currently 79 Apartments for Rent in Crystal City, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $14,143. There are also 113 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Crystal City ranging from $750 to $4,900.

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 $750 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,955.

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