
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Fairlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,256 (67 Rentals)


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5318 8th Rd S

3400 25th St S

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Harvey Hall

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Greenbrier Apartments

4600 Duke St, Unit 1603

Longview

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Ashlawn at Southern Towers

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Monticello at Southern Towers

Seminary Towers

Del Ray Bellefonte
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London Park Towers Apartments

The Encore

2704 Dartmouth Rd

Jackson Crossing

Stratford at Southern Towers

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Foxchase

4600 Duke St, Unit 1406

4600 Duke St, Unit 1406

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Arbors on Duke

211 West Street Apartments
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Fairlington, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairlington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlington Studio Apartments | $1,659 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Fairlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $1,296 | $6,645 |
Fairlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $1,256 | $10,000+ |
| Fairlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,979 | $1,726 | $5,225 |
| Fairlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $3,870 | $3,870 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairlington, Arlington, VA
Ranked #30
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Fairlington, Arlington, VA
Abingdon Elementary School
Alexandria City High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairlington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairlington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairlington is under $1,372.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairlington?
The cheapest apartment in Fairlington is Longview which is listed at $1,503, while the average apartment in Fairlington costs $2,242.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairlington?
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 75 regular apartments in Fairlington 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?
Cheap apartments in Fairlington have an average cost of $156 which is $2,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairlington.
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