
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donaldson Run Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Donaldson Run area of Arlington.


The Larkspur

Lee Heights Apartments

Fisher House Apartments

Wood Lee Arms

Potomac Towers

Ten at Clarendon

3515 Washington Blvd

4371 Cherry Hill Rd

Clarendon Court Apartments
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Waverly Village

1902 N Rhodes St

Sheffield Court

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1813 Key Blvd

1806 Key Blvd

2107 N Scott St

Kenmore Apartments

Hunters Park

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Westover Flats I

Irving Apartments

Morene Apartments

616 N Piedmont St

The Ashtons

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The Barkalow Apartments

Leckey Gardens

Quinton Arms

Colonial Village Apartments

Westover Court Apartments

Cameron Commons Apartments

Court House Flats

Tuckahoe Apartments I

Tuckahoe Apartments II

Lee Terrace Apartments
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Randolph Street

Scott Street Apartments

9th Road Apartments

5725 Washington Blvd

3714 N 7th St

Randolph Street Apartments

The Berkshire Apartments

The Palisade Apartments
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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 | $1,980 | $1,350 | $4,137 |
| Donaldson Run 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,636 | $737 | $7,129 |
| Donaldson Run 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,730 | $737 | $10,000+ |
| Donaldson Run 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,360 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Donaldson Run 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,560 | $4,812 | $8,684 |
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There are currently 60 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 |
| The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Fisher House Apartments | 1A 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,605 |
| Wood Lee Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,660 |
| Foxhall Terrace | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,694 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Park MacArthur | Azalea | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| Lyon Village | 2 Bedrooms 980 | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| 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 | $2.03 |
| Park MacArthur | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Fisher House Apartments | 1A 60% | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
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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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