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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairlington Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $900 (130 Rentals)
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$1,066 - $2,011
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowShelton Apartments
3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
1044 26th St S
ArlingtonVA22202
5609 6th St S
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,318 - $2,783
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowApex Apartments
2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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$1,409 - $2,269
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFillmore Garden Apartments
805 S Walter Reed DrArlington, VA 22204
1912 S Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,500
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$1,500
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$1,500
5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3, Unit #3
5008 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,500 - $2,760
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Plaza
1200 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
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$1,500
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAllendale Garden Apartments
2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,500 - $3,506
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDorchester Towers Apartments
2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,515 - $3,180
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDorchester Apartments
2040 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,540 - $2,600
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOakland Apartments
3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
5314 8th Rd S, Unit 6
5314 8th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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$1,633 - $3,564
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$1,460 - $3,391
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$1,633 - $3,564
Shirlington House
4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,646 - $6,776
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$1,621 - $6,751
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RiverHouse
1400 S Joyce StArlington, VA 22202
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$1,650 - $4,426
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now2200 Columbia Pike
2200 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
2108 S Quincy St, Unit 1
2108 S Quincy St
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,678 - $1,980
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHaven Columbia Pike
805 S Florida StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,685 - $2,184
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$1,650 - $2,149
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$1,685 - $2,184
Columbia Grove Apartments
1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
5111 8th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
1529 S George Mason Dr, Unit George Mason Village, Unit George Mason Village
1529 S George Mason Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
3404 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
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$1,700 - $2,600
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$1,700 - $2,600
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$1,700 - $2,600
1034 17th St S
1034 17th St SArlington, VA 22202
1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
ArlingtonVA22202
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$1,708 - $3,585
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDominion Towers
1201 S Courthouse RdArlington, VA 22204
5353 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,765 - $2,948
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$1,716 - $2,899
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$1,765 - $2,948
The Whitmore
4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,770 - $2,850
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityWestmont Gardens Apartments
3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,775 - $2,200
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBartton Place
5551 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,789 - $2,879
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParc View Apartments
815 18th St SArlington, VA 22202
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$1,795
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$1,795
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308, Unit #308
989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,796 - $3,345
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowInfinity Apartments
955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,835 - $4,112
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSiena Park
2301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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$1,845 - $2,557
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark Shirlington
4510 S 31st StArlington, VA 22206
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$1,895 - $3,870
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDolley Madison Towers
2300 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,900
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$1,900
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1512 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 402, Unit 402
1512 S Arlington Ridge RdArlington, VA 22202
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Arna Valley View Apartments
2300 25th St SArlington, VA 22206
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Apex Apartments
2900-2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Arbor Heights
5203 8th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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Barcroft Apartments
1130 S George Mason DrArlington, VA 22204
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Arlington Mill Residences
901 S Dinwiddie StArlington, VA 22204
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Harvey Hall
850-860 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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Arlington View Terraces
1327-1429 S Rolfe StArlington, VA 22204
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2121 Columbia Pike
2121 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Columbia Hills Apartments
1000 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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5105 10th Pl S
5105 10th Pl SArlington, VA 22204
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Buchanan Gardens Apartments
914-934 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
2112 Columbia Pike
2112 Columbia PikeArlington, 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 |
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| Fairlington Shirlington Studio Apartments | $1,669 | $1,066 | $7,808 |
| Fairlington Shirlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $1,092 | $8,980 |
| Fairlington Shirlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,717 | $1,602 | $10,000+ |
| Fairlington Shirlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,068 | $1,921 | $10,000+ |
| Fairlington Shirlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,231 | $3,870 | $8,592 |
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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 Monticello at Southern Towers priced from $1,145. Stratford at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,178. 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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| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,178 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,194 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,243 |
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,319 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,330 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlington Shirlington, VA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairlington Shirlington area is the $2.19 price per square foot Design 3A25 Premier Model at The Summit in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $3,153. The second greatest value Fairlington Shirlington apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Shell starting at $1,845 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Ashton Heights 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. |
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| The Summit | Design 3A25 Premier | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.19 |
| The Shell | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.09 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3 | 5008 Columbia Pike | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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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 Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,319, while the average apartment in Fairlington Shirlington costs $11,623.
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 60 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 $730 which is $10,893 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairlington Shirlington.
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