
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fairlington Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,650 (77 Rentals)


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1208 S Cleveland St, Unit Top Floor

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The Shell

1900 S Randolph St

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710 22nd St S, Unit 4

Columbia Park

1303 S Walter Reed Dr

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Greenbrier Apartments

The Fields of Arlington

1208 S Cleveland St

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Sherwood at Southern Towers

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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 | $1,746 | $1,204 | $7,809 |
| Fairlington Shirlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,209 | $1,305 | $8,981 |
Fairlington Shirlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,696 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Fairlington Shirlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,040 | $1,921 | $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 $1,419.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairlington Shirlington?
The cheapest apartment in Fairlington Shirlington is Apex Apartments which is listed at $1,676, 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 $1,163 which is $2,972 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairlington Shirlington.
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