
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dover-Crystal Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (209 Rentals)
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The Larkspur

Arna Marbella

1947 N Dinwiddie St

4390 LORCOM Ln, Unit 709

2025 N Stafford St

Westover Court Apartments

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B

1336 N Ode St

Wholey Legacy Homes
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1121 ARLINGTON, Unit 747 north

1011 Arlington Blvd, Unit 945

Nalbert Apartments

Marbella Apartments

Lee Heights Apartments

5712 Washington Blvd, Unit 4

1011 Arlington Blvd, Unit 724

1200 N Nash St

4758 Lee Hwy

Parc Rosslyn Apartments
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Robin Towers

1011 Arlington Blvd, Unit 635

1305 N Ode St

1121 ARLINGTON, Unit 447

3000 Spout Run Pkwy, Unit #D-506

1121 Arlington Blvd

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Wood Lee Arms

Ten at Clarendon

1500 Arlington Apartments

Woodbury Park
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901 N Monroe St, Unit 1409

1300 N Meade St

1111 Arlington, Unit 636

Fisher House Apartments

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Potomac Towers

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2001 N Glebe Rd, Unit B

Park Georgetown

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Waverly Village

Arlington Courthouse Apartments

1726 N Quinn St
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1121 Arlington Blvd, Unit 1121

1724 N Quinn St

2000 Clarendon Blvd, Unit Unit

1021 Arlington Blvd, Unit 435

2500 Langston Blvd.

1111 Arlington Blvd, Unit 7th Floor

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Cherry Hill Apartments

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Virginia Square Plaza

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Sheffield Court

Parkview Manor Apartments
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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 | $2,423 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Dover-Crystal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,858 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Dover-Crystal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,040 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Dover-Crystal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Dover-Crystal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,140 | $5,022 | $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. Arna Marbella has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. 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 |
| Arna Marbella | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,441 |
| The Garfield House | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,468 |
| 2655 41st St NW | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Lencshire House | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Carillon House | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,505 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dover-Crystal, VA
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dover-Crystal area is the $1.97 price per square foot 2x2 Model at 4000 Massachusetts in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Dover-Crystal apartment is the 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 Model at London Normandy House starting at $2,445 with a $2.04 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4000 Massachusetts | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| London Normandy House | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Wood Lee Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Tennyson | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 2040 N Vermont St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| 2224 40th Street | 1BR + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights | 3113 38th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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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 $1,505.
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 $6,777.
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 123 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 $696 which is $6,081 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dover-Crystal.
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