
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dover-Crystal Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $600 (102 Rentals)
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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 |
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Dover-Crystal Studio Apartments | $2,307 | $1,300 | $6,610 |
Dover-Crystal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,855 | $1,456 | $9,267 |
Dover-Crystal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,156 | $1,655 | $10,000+ |
Dover-Crystal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,344 | $2,412 | $10,000+ |
Dover-Crystal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,585 | $3,600 | $8,700 |
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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 Studio unit found at Key Boulevard priced from $1,099. The Palisade Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable Dover-Crystal apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
The Garfield House | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,511 |
Tunlaw Courts | 2628-B5 | Studio,1BA | $1,513 |
4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Nalbert Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,567 |
Foxhall Terrace | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,617 |
Park Crest Apartments | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,684 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dover-Crystal, VA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dover-Crystal area is the $2.15 price per square foot L1 Model at Garfield Park in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $4,813. The second greatest value Dover-Crystal apartment is the 1300 N Hudson St Model at 1300 N Hudson St, Unit Top Floor starting at $3,600 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Maywood 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. |
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Garfield Park | L1 | 1BR,2BA | $2.15 |
1300 N Hudson St, Unit Top Floor | 1300 N Hudson St | 4BR,2BA | $2.25 |
Terwilliger Place | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.76 |
2228 40th Pl NW, Unit Apt#1 | 2228 40th Pl NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights | 3113 38th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
813 N Jackson St, Unit 1 | 813 N Jackson St | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Lee Heights Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Nalbert Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDover-Crystal, Arlington, VA
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Among neighborhoods in Arlington, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Dover-Crystal, Arlington, VA
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Getting Around the Dover-Crystal Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
Walk Score®
9 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
35 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
28 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,684.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dover-Crystal?
The cheapest apartment in Dover-Crystal is Nalbert Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Dover-Crystal costs $9,950.
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 83 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 $258 which is $9,692 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dover-Crystal.
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