
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fairlington Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,311 (129 Rentals)


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Oakland Apartments

2200 Columbia Pike

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Westmont Gardens Apartments

Dominion Towers

The Citizen at Shirlington Village

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

Bartton Place

Dorchester Apartments

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RiverHouse

Park Shirlington

Dominion Plaza
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Dolley Madison Towers

700 18th St S

1319 S Walter Reed Dr

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Shirlington House

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Avalon at Arlington Square

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5353 Columbia Pike, Unit 504

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The Park At Arlington Ridge

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Bell Arlington Ridge

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Penrose Square Apartments

2983 S Columbus St
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Parliament House

1401 S Greenbrier St

The Terraces at Arlington View East

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Harvey Hall

Arlington View Terraces

5105 10th Pl S

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Buchanan Gardens Apartments

2112 Columbia Pike

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4500 S Four Mile Run Dr

Columbia Park

The Shell

Taylor Square

Gilliam Place

1500 S George Mason Dr

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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 | $1,725 | $1,170 | $7,809 |
Fairlington Shirlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $1,311 | $8,981 |
| Fairlington Shirlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,723 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Fairlington Shirlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,052 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Fairlington Shirlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,135 | $3,870 | $4,400 |
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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 $1,397.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairlington Shirlington?
The cheapest apartment in Fairlington Shirlington is Eaton Square which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Fairlington Shirlington costs $4,135.
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 20 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 $1,160 which is $2,975 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairlington Shirlington.
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