
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dover-Crystal Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (207 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Dover-Crystal area of Arlington.


The Larkspur

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B

Wholey Legacy Homes

1955 N Cleveland St

Arna Marbella

1011 Arlington Blvd, Unit 1037

1021 Arlington Blvd

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Wood Lee Arms

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Woodbury Park at Courthouse

5723 10th Rd N, Unit 8

1111 Arlington Blvd

Parc Rosslyn Apartments

1021 Arlington Blvd, Unit 610

1111 Arlington Blvd, Unit 210

1021 Arlington Blvd, Unit 1122

Ten at Clarendon
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Cleveland Arms Apartments

1305 N Ode St

1111 Arlington Blvd, Unit 113

1720 N Quinn St

1428 12th St N

2726 Washington Blvd

1111 Arlington Blvd, Unit 208

16th Street Apartments

1121 Arlington Blvd

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London Normandy House

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Potomac Towers

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Waverly Village

1011 Arlington Blvd, Unit 510

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720 N Monroe St, Unit 2

1726 N Quinn St

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Sheffield Court

1909 N Rhodes St

1303 N Ode St

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1931 N Cleveland St

Lyon Place at Clarendon Center

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Park Georgetown

Barton House

Virginia Square Plaza

3000 Spout Run Pkwy

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Rosslyn Towers

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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 | $2,232 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Dover-Crystal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,806 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Dover-Crystal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,957 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Dover-Crystal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,822 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Dover-Crystal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,459 | $4,733 | $8,525 |
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There are currently 207 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dover-Crystal Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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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 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Park Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,415 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,429 |
| The Garfield House | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Lencshire House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dover-Crystal, VA
As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dover-Crystal area is the $2.20 price per square foot 3113 38th St NW Model at 3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Dover-Crystal apartment is the 4118 18th Rd N Model at 4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement starting at $2,000 with a $2.00 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights | 3113 38th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement | 4118 18th Rd N | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 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 | $2.14 |
| 2224 40th Street | 1BR + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Colonial Village West | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
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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 $1,450.
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 $5,830.
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 84 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 $324 which is $5,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dover-Crystal.
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