Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairlington Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (17 Rentals)

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property at 4600 Duke St

$1,000 - $2,850

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Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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4600 Duke St

AlexandriaVA22304
property at 1044 26th St S

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

1044 26th St S

ArlingtonVA22202
property at 3210 S 28th St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 14

3210 S 28th St

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 1912 S Glebe Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1912 S Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22204

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property at 3911 Elbert Ave

$1,530

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$1,530

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$1,530

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

3911 Elbert Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 60 S Van Dorn St

$1,690

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$1,690

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$1,690

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 S Van Dorn St, Unit 413

60 S Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 4500 S Four Mile Run Dr

$1,700 - $2,600

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4500 S Four Mile Run Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 112 E Howell Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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112 E Howell Ave

AlexandriaVA22301

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property at 3719 S Kemper Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3719 S Kemper Rd

ArlingtonVA22206
property at 989 S Buchanan St

$1,800

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$1,800

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1 Bedroom Rentals

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989 S Buchanan St

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3705 S George Mason Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 21

3705 S George Mason Dr, Unit 1518

3705 S George Mason Dr
Falls ChurchVA22041

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property at 1900 S Randolph St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1900 S Randolph St

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 989 S Buchanan St

$1,900

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$1,900

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit 223

989 S Buchanan St
ArlingtonVA22204

Fairlington Shirlington, Arlington, VA Local Guide

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 Mason at Van Dorn priced from $600. The Square at 511 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Fairlington Shirlington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mason at Van DornA2: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$600
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,220
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,230
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,279

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlington Shirlington, VA

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairlington Shirlington area is the $2.08 price per square foot 3 bed / 2 bath Model at Parliament House in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $3,750. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parliament House3 bed / 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.08
The ShellTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.09
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.06
Taylor Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$1.99
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.95
Parkstone Alexandria1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A021BR,1BA$2.00
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.81
101 North Ripley ApartmentsOne Bedroom & Den (Classic)1BR,1BA$2.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairlington Shirlington

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairlington Shirlington?

There are currently 323 Apartments for Rent in Fairlington Shirlington, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,066 to $17,559. There are also 196 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairlington Shirlington ranging from $1,000 to $15,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairlington Shirlington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairlington Shirlington ranges from $1,000 to $15,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,558.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fairlington Shirlington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fairlington Shirlington range from $1,921 to $17,559, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $5,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,870.

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