
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dover-Crystal Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (157 Rentals)
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The Larkspur

1832 N Culpeper St

4390 LORCOM Ln, Unit 709, Unit 709

1021 Arlington Blvd

Nalbert Apartments

1111 Arlington, Unit 603, Unit 603

Lee Heights Apartments

1011 Arlington Blvd

Woodbury Park at Courthouse
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1575 N Colonial Terrace

1121 Arlington Blvd

Wood Lee Arms

1931 N Cleveland St, Unit 408, Unit 408

Parc Rosslyn Apartments

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1121 Arlington Blvd, Unit 1121, Unit 1121

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Potomac Towers

Ten at Clarendon

1011 Arlington Blvd, Unit 803, Unit 803

1720 N Quinn St
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1900 Key Blvd, Unit 462, Unit 462

1011 Arlington Blvd

1300 N Meade St

3515 Washington Blvd

1722 N Quinn St

1320 Fort Myer Dr

Fisher House Apartments

Lee Terrace Apartments

Wholey Legacy Homes

16th Street Apartments
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Sheffield Court

1500 Arlington Apartments

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Waverly Village

1902 N Rhodes St

1726 N Quinn St

3000 Spout Run Pkwy

2030 N Adams St

1303 N Ode St

1121 Arlington Blvd, Unit 141

1931 N Cleveland St
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1806 Key Blvd

1805 Key Blvd

Cherry Hill Apartments

Whispering Oaks

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The Horizons

Barton House

Park Georgetown

Parkview Manor Apartments

Quincy Plaza

1575 N Colonial Ter, Unit 304, Unit 304
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Dover-Crystal, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dover-Crystal?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover-Crystal Studio Apartments | $2,166 | $1,300 | $6,910 |
| Dover-Crystal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,790 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Dover-Crystal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,829 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Dover-Crystal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,782 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Dover-Crystal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,034 | $4,855 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Dover-Crystal Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dover-Crystal area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Larkspur priced from $1,033. Key Boulevard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Dover-Crystal apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Sherry Hall | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Lencshire House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Park Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,415 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Garfield House | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Carillon House | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dover-Crystal, VA
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dover-Crystal area is the $2.00 price per square foot 311 N Bryan St Model at 311 N Bryan St, Unit Top Floor Apartment in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Dover-Crystal apartment is the 2x2 Model at 4000 Massachusetts starting at $2,900 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Spring Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dover-Crystal apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311 N Bryan St, Unit Top Floor Apartment | 311 N Bryan St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 4000 Massachusetts | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| The Palisade Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| 3807 Fulton St NW, Unit B | 3807 Fulton St NW | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Tennyson | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| MacArthur Boulevard Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Best Local Schools in Dover-Crystal, Arlington, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dover-Crystal Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dover-Crystal?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dover-Crystal is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dover-Crystal?
The cheapest apartment in Dover-Crystal is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in Dover-Crystal costs $6,015.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dover-Crystal?
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 110 regular apartments in Dover-Crystal 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 Dover-Crystal?
Cheap apartments in Dover-Crystal have an average cost of $316 which is $5,699 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dover-Crystal.
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