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2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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1830 Columbia Pike
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3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
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2001 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
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2350 26th CtArlington, VA 22206
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3000 S Randolph StArlington, VA 22206
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3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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2300 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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2301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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2501 9th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Broadstone Van Dorn
420 N Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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140 S Van Dorn StAlexandria, VA 22304
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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 | $1,643 | $1,300 | $5,294 |
| Fairlington Shirlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,173 | $1,408 | $8,917 |
| Fairlington Shirlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,673 | $1,651 | $9,169 |
| Fairlington Shirlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,190 | $2,180 | $8,606 |
| Fairlington Shirlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,214 | $3,870 | $6,558 |
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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 Broadstone Van Dorn priced from $1,300. Apex Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,318. Here are the most affordable Fairlington Shirlington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Apex Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,318 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,326 |
| The Aspen | St. Asaph | Studio,1BA | $1,391 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,397 |
| Dominion Towers | Studio/one bath | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,409 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,426 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,438 |
| Foxchase Apartments | The Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1,448 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlington Shirlington, VA
As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairlington Shirlington area is the $1.85 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at London Park Towers Apartments in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,430. The second greatest value Fairlington Shirlington apartment is the 1512 S Arlington Ridge Rd Model at 1512 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 605 starting at $2,000 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Crystal City 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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| London Park Towers Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 1512 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 605 | 1512 S Arlington Ridge Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 2615 13th Rd S, Unit Basement | 2615 13th Rd S | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Westmont Gardens Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.24 |
| The Summit | Design 1A15 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.01 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| ReNew Alexandria | Baltimore | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| The Oliver in Alexandria | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| The Aspen | Potomac B | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Fairlington Shirlington, Arlington, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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Walk Score®
78 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
58 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,448.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairlington Shirlington?
The cheapest apartment in Fairlington Shirlington is Presidential Greens which is listed at $1,409, while the average apartment in Fairlington Shirlington costs $8,904.
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 33 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 $1,069 which is $7,835 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairlington Shirlington.
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