
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donaldson Run Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (91 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Donaldson Run area of Arlington.


5138 9th St N, Unit Main Level, Unit Main Level

The Larkspur

1832 N Culpeper St

2405 N Quintana St

4390 LORCOM Ln, Unit 709, Unit 709

1904 N Woodley St, Unit #1

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B, Unit B

1955 N Cleveland St

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Woodbury Park at Courthouse

1931 N Cleveland St, Unit 408, Unit 408

Wood Lee Arms

Ten at Clarendon

Lee Terrace Apartments

1902 N Rhodes St

2107 N Scott St

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Sheffield Court

2726 Washington Blvd

16th Street Apartments
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Potomac Towers

Barton House

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Waverly Village

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720 N Monroe St, Unit 5, Unit 5

720 North Monroe Street, Unit 5, Unit 5

3000 Spout Run Pkwy

2030 N Adams St

2100 Langston Blvd.

1931 N Cleveland St

1806 Key Blvd
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Cherry Hill Apartments

1805 Key Blvd

Virginia Square Plaza

Quincy Plaza

2016 N Adams St, Unit 304, Unit 304

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Hunters Park

Calvert Manor Apartments

2040 N Vermont St

Ancient Oaks Apartments
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Westover Flats I

616 N Piedmont St

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The Ashtons

Upton House

The Barkalow Apartments

5721 11th St N
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Donaldson Run, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Donaldson Run?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donaldson Run Studio Apartments | $2,010 | $1,350 | $4,856 |
| Donaldson Run 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,758 | $838 | $7,129 |
| Donaldson Run 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,862 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Donaldson Run 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,485 | $1,126 | $7,991 |
| Donaldson Run 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,615 | $4,761 | $8,525 |
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There are currently 91 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Donaldson Run Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Donaldson Run Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Donaldson Run area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Larkspur priced from $1,033. The Berkshire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Donaldson Run apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Wood Lee Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,685 |
| Foxhall Terrace | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,694 |
| The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Lee Terrace Apartments | One Bed with Porch | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Cortland on Adams | Barcroft | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donaldson Run, VA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Donaldson Run area is the $1.91 price per square foot 311 N Bryan St Model at 311 N Bryan St, Unit Ground floor in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Donaldson Run apartment is the 2B-E Model at Terwilliger Place starting at $2,088 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Donaldson Run apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311 N Bryan St, Unit Ground floor | 311 N Bryan St | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| The Palisade Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Woodbury Park at Courthouse | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| Colonial Village West | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| The Larkspur | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| MacArthur Boulevard Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
| Park MacArthur | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDonaldson Run, Arlington, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Donaldson Run Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Donaldson Run?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Donaldson Run is under $1,775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Donaldson Run?
The cheapest apartment in Donaldson Run is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in Donaldson Run costs $5,780.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Donaldson Run?
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 118 regular apartments in Donaldson Run 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 Donaldson Run?
Cheap apartments in Donaldson Run have an average cost of $375 which is $5,405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Donaldson Run.
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