
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairlington Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,020 (141 Rentals)
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5609 6th St S

644 S Illinois St

1912 S Glebe Rd

3001 20th Ct S

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Oakland Apartments

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Dorchester Apartments

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Fort Henry Garden

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 341

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Dominion Plaza
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Dominion Towers

2511 S Grant St

3408 25th St S

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Allendale Garden Apartments

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Columbia Grove Apartments

5101 8th Rd S

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Westmont Gardens Apartments

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Fillmore Garden Apartments

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RiverHouse

2200 Columbia Pike
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Dorchester Towers Apartments

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Virginia Gardens

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Bartton Place

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Haven Columbia Pike

5353 Columbia Pike

814 S Arlington Mill Dr, Unit 302

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Infinity Apartments

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The Whitmore

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Dolley Madison Towers

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308
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Shirlington House

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

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The Citizen at Shirlington Village

5007 10th St S

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Siena Park

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Park Shirlington

702 S Arlington Mill Dr

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Arbor Heights

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Harvey Hall

Arlington View Terraces

2121 Columbia Pike

Columbia Hills Apartments

5105 10th Pl S

Gilliam Place

Buchanan Gardens Apartments

The Fields of Arlington

2112 Columbia Pike

2914 13th Rd S
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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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There are currently 141 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairlington Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Shelton priced from $1,080. Sherwood at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,229. Here are the most affordable Fairlington Shirlington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shelton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,229 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,246 |
| Larchmont Village Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,252 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,259 |
| London Park Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,286 |
| The Square at 511 | 0/1/A-R | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,313 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,332 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlington Shirlington, VA
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairlington Shirlington area is the $1.70 price per square foot 4 bed / 2 bath Model at Parliament House in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Fairlington Shirlington apartment is the Design 3A25 Model at The Summit starting at $3,019 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Maple Grove Estates 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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| Parliament House | 4 bed / 2 bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| The Summit | Design 3A25 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.10 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom w/ Alcove/Den | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.76 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Carlyn Hill Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.13 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Carousel Court | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Columbia View | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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Best Local Schools in Fairlington Shirlington, Arlington, VA
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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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