Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donaldson Run Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (60 Rentals)

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property at 3515 Washington Blvd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

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3515 Washington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22201
property at 4371 Cherry Hill Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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4371 Cherry Hill Rd

ArlingtonVA22207

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property at 1902 N Rhodes St

$1,850

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$1,850

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1902 N Rhodes St

ArlingtonVA22201
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1901 N Rhodes Street, Unit #43
$1,895
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$1,895

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 15

1901 N Rhodes Street, Unit #43

1901 N Rhodes StreetArlington, VA 22201
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property at 1813 Key Blvd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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1813 Key Blvd

ArlingtonVA22201
property at 1806 Key Blvd

$1,900

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$1,900

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1806 Key Blvd

ArlingtonVA22201
property at 2107 N Scott St

$1,900

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2107 N Scott St

ArlingtonVA22209
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Hunters Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hunters Park

2021 N Nelson StArlington, VA 22207
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Calvert Manor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Calvert Manor Apartments

1925-1927 N Calvert StArlington, VA 22201
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2040 N Vermont St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2040 N Vermont St

2040 N Vermont StArlington, VA 22207
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Ancient Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ancient Oaks Apartments

2501-2523 24th Rd NArlington, VA 22207
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CE Scott
1 Bedroom Apartments

CE Scott

1910-1912 13th St NArlington, VA 22201
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Westover Flats I
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Westover Flats I

5741 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22205
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Irving Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Irving Apartments

605 N Irving StArlington, VA 22201
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Morene Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morene Apartments

2131-2135 No Monroe StArlington, VA 22207
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616 N Piedmont St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

616 N Piedmont St

616 N Piedmont StArlington, VA 22203
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The Ashtons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ashtons

5700 N 10th Rd NArlington, VA 22205
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Upton House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Upton House

4735-4745 21st St NArlington, VA 22207
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Leckey Gardens
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Leckey Gardens

2031 N Woodrow StArlington, VA 22207
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Quinton Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quinton Arms

4020 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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Court House Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Court House Flats

2634 Lee HwyArlington, VA 22201
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Tuckahoe Apartments I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tuckahoe Apartments I

5520 Lee HwyArlington, VA 22207
Student Housing
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Tuckahoe Apartments II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tuckahoe Apartments II

5600-5602 Lee HwyArlington, VA 22207
Student Housing
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Lee Terrace Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lee Terrace Apartments

2608 Langston BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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Lee Albemarle Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lee Albemarle Apartments

4701-4705 20th Rd NArlington, VA 22207
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Randolph Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Randolph Street

1111 N Randolph StArlington, VA 22201
Student Housing
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5725 Washington Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5725 Washington Blvd

5725 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22205
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3714 N 7th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3714 N 7th St

3714 N 7th StArlington, VA 22203

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Donaldson Run, Arlington, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,033
The Berkshire Apartments0x1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,350
The Palisade ApartmentsOne BedroomStudio,1BA$1,375
Hunters ParkOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,450
4585 MacArthur Blvd NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
Fisher House Apartments1A 60%1BR,1BA$1,605
Wood Lee ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$1,660
Foxhall Terrace0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,694
Morrisanne Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Park MacArthurAzalea1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donaldson Run, VA

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Donaldson Run area is the $2.12 price per square foot 2B-E Model at Terwilliger Place in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,088. The second greatest value Donaldson Run apartment is the 2 Bedrooms 980 Model at Lyon Village starting at $2,600 with a $2.65 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terwilliger Place2B-E2BR,1.5BA$2.12
Lyon Village2 Bedrooms 9802BR,1BA$2.65
Woodbury Park at Courthouse3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$2.48
Colonial Village West2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.35
The LarkspurTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Park MacArthurAzalea1BR,1BA$2.55
Waverly Village1BR1BR,1BA$2.64
Morrisanne Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.50
4585 MacArthur Blvd NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.20
Fisher House Apartments1A 60%1BR,1BA$2.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Donaldson Run, Arlington, VA

Ranked #31

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 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 $1,800.

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 $5,760.

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 33 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 $162 which is $5,598 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Donaldson Run.

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