
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Fairlington Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,066 (63 Rentals)


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Dominion Towers

1830 Columbia Pike

Dorchester Apartments

Dominion Plaza

Oakland Apartments

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Alister Arlington Ridge

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd
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Dorchester Towers Apartments

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RiverHouse

5353 Columbia Pike

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Shirlington House

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The Whitmore

Siena Park

Parc View Apartments

989 S Buchanan St, Unit 223

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Bell Arlington Ridge

Penrose Square Apartments
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The Terraces at Arlington View East

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Harvey Hall

Columbia Hills Apartments

Gilliam Place

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The Square at 511 Apartments

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

Monticello at Southern Towers

Broadstone Van Dorn
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Sherwood at Southern Towers

Stratford at Southern Towers

60 S Van Dorn St

Braddock Lee

The Graham at Southern Towers

Mason at Van Dorn

Seminary Towers

75 S Reynolds St

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Glebe House Apartments
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The Aspen

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Skyline Towers

Del Ray Nelson

5340 Holmes Run Pkwy

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Manor House Apartments

3701 S George Mason Dr

Sinclaire on Seminary

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The Blake

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Del Ray Tower at Fuse

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The Alexander Apartments
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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 | $1,741 | $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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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 $1,372.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairlington Shirlington?
The cheapest apartment in Fairlington Shirlington is The Square at 511 Apartments which is listed at $1,099, 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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