
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donaldson Run Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (108 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Donaldson Run area of Arlington.


The Larkspur

1947 N Dinwiddie St

4390 LORCOM Ln, Unit 709

2025 N Stafford St

Westover Court Apartments

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B

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2726 N Harrison St, Unit Basement

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6214 Langston Blvd, Unit Joe Colley

5712 Washington Blvd, Unit 4
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4758 Lee Hwy

3000 Spout Run Pkwy, Unit #D-506

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Wood Lee Arms

Ten at Clarendon

Woodbury Park

901 N Monroe St, Unit 1409

3515 Washington Blvd

Fisher House Apartments

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2001 N Glebe Rd, Unit B

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Waverly Village

2000 Clarendon Blvd

2500 Langston Blvd.

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Cherry Hill Apartments

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Virginia Square Plaza

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Quincy Plaza

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Sheffield Court

16th Street Apartments

1813 Key Blvd, Unit 536
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4030 Washington Blvd

2016 N Adams St, Unit 304

1813 Key Blvd

Barton House

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The Horizons

1808 Queens Ln

4390 Lorcom Ln, Unit Lorcom Lane

Hunters Park

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Ancient Oaks Apartments
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CE Scott

Unity Homes at Ballston

Westover Flats I

Morene Apartments

Irving Apartments

616 N Piedmont St

The Ashtons

Ashtons

The Barkalow Apartments

Upton House
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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 | $2,237 | $1,500 | $5,735 |
| Donaldson Run 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,773 | $838 | $9,521 |
| Donaldson Run 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,871 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Donaldson Run 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,239 | $1,126 | $7,137 |
| Donaldson Run 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,842 | $5,028 | $9,007 |
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There are currently 108 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. Ashtons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. 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 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Erdo House | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,527 |
| The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Frederick | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,626 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
| Circle Condominiums | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donaldson Run, VA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Donaldson Run area is the $2.07 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Wood Lee Arms in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,085. The second greatest value Donaldson Run apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 2040 N Vermont St starting at $1,945 with a $2.16 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Lee Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 2040 N Vermont St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| 6214 Langston Blvd, Unit Joe Colley | 6214 Langston Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Avalon at Foxhall | A3 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.51 |
| The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| The Frederick | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Park MacArthur | Sycamore | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
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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 $1,650.
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 $6,759.
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 152 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 $830 which is $5,929 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Donaldson Run.
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