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1830 Columbia Pike
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2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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2040 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
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3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
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1034 17th St SArlington, VA 22202
1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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2400 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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805 S Florida StArlington, VA 22204
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2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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5353 Columbia Pike
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1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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2470 S Lowell StArlington, VA 22206
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955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308
989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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ArlingtonVA22204
2444 S Oakland St
ArlingtonVA22206
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5551 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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3007 S Buchanan St
ArlingtonVA22206
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The Whitmore
4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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4510 S 31st StArlington, VA 22206
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4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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2301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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2300 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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2501 9th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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815 18th St SArlington, VA 22202
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989 S Buchanan St
ArlingtonVA22204
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950 S George Mason DrArlington, VA 22204
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5353 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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1800 S 26th St SArlington, VA 22206
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2400 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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3000 S Randolph StArlington, VA 22206
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5550 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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2300 25th St SArlington, VA 22206
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5203 8th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairlington Shirlington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlington Shirlington Studio Apartments | $1,741 | $1,066 | $7,809 |
| Fairlington Shirlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,201 | $1,092 | $8,981 |
| Fairlington Shirlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,692 | $1,659 | $10,000+ |
| Fairlington Shirlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,004 | $1,921 | $10,000+ |
| Fairlington Shirlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,135 | $3,870 | $4,400 |
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Cheapest Available Fairlington Shirlington Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairlington Shirlington area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,099. Ashlawn at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,171. Here are the most affordable Fairlington Shirlington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,171 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,206 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,254 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,292 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,311 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlington Shirlington, VA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairlington Shirlington area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Shell in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Fairlington Shirlington apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. James Plaza starting at $1,838 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairlington Shirlington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shell | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.74 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1D | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 101 North Ripley Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath - B (Renovated) | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 407 Summers Dr, Unit Basement | 407 Summers Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Parkstone Alexandria | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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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 $1,372.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairlington Shirlington?
The cheapest apartment in Fairlington Shirlington is Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,325, 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 $1,175 which is $2,960 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairlington Shirlington.
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