
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fairlington Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,332 (117 Rentals)


5609 6th St S

644 S Illinois St

1912 S Glebe Rd

3001 20th Ct S

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 341

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Allendale Garden Apartments

3408 25th St S

2511 S Grant St
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Columbia Grove Apartments

5101 8th Rd S

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Westmont Gardens Apartments

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Dorchester Apartments

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Fillmore Garden Apartments

2200 Columbia Pike

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Virginia Gardens

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Bartton Place

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Haven Columbia Pike

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The Whitmore
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Dominion Towers

5353 Columbia Pike

814 S Arlington Mill Dr, Unit 302

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Dominion Plaza

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Infinity Apartments

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The Citizen at Shirlington Village

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Dolley Madison Towers

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

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Avalon at Arlington Square

5007 10th St S
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Siena Park

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Park Shirlington

702 S Arlington Mill Dr

The Terraces at Arlington View East

Arbor Heights

Apex Apartments

Barcroft Apartments

Harvey Hall

Arlington View Terraces

5105 10th Pl S
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Buchanan Gardens Apartments

2112 Columbia Pike

Greenbrier Apartments

2914 13th Rd S

808 S Arlington Mill Dr

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Taylor Square

Gilliam Place

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Fairlington Shirlington, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairlington Shirlington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlington Shirlington Studio Apartments | $1,630 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
Fairlington Shirlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,116 | $1,332 | $7,162 |
| Fairlington Shirlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,595 | $1,256 | $10,000+ |
| Fairlington Shirlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,820 | $1,726 | $4,985 |
| Fairlington Shirlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,935 | $3,870 | $4,000 |
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Best Local Schools in Fairlington Shirlington, Arlington, VA
Abingdon Elementary School
Alexandria City High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairlington Shirlington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairlington Shirlington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairlington Shirlington is under $1,332.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairlington Shirlington?
The cheapest apartment in Fairlington Shirlington is The Shelton which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Fairlington Shirlington costs $2,136.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairlington Shirlington?
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 78 regular apartments in Fairlington Shirlington 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 Fairlington Shirlington?
Cheap apartments in Fairlington Shirlington have an average cost of $749 which is $1,387 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairlington Shirlington.
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