
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $999 (195 Rentals)
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Fort Henry Garden

Allendale Garden Apartments

2511 S Grant St

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Crystal House

5214 8th Rd S, Unit 4

5353 Columbia Pike

Infinity Apartments

5310 8th Rd S
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Bartton Place

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Shirlington House

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

5007 10th St S

Park Shirlington

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The Citizen at Shirlington Village

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Dolley Madison Towers

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Wildwood Park

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5353 Columbia Pike, Unit 504
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Alister Arlington Ridge

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The Park At Arlington Ridge

2055 26th St S, Unit 2055 26th St S #110, Arlington, VA 22206

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Avalon at Arlington Square

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Bell Arlington Ridge

5318 8th Rd S

3400 25th St S

3441 S Stafford St

5353 Columbia Pike, Unit 503

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 819
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Delancey at Shirlington Village

Parc View Apartments

Sofi 55 Hundred

Apex Apartments

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826 20th St S, Unit 1

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Wildwood Towers

2812 S Wakefield St

2509-D S Walter Reed Dr

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922 19th St S, Unit Apartment 2

2465 Army Navy Dr
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5105 10th Pl S

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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 | $1,661 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Fairlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $1,271 | $6,433 |
| Fairlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,659 | $1,256 | $9,971 |
| Fairlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,929 | $1,726 | $4,995 |
| Fairlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $3,870 | $3,870 |
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Cheapest Available Fairlington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairlington area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Shelton priced from $1,080. The Graham at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,155. Here are the most affordable Fairlington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shelton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,168 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,226 |
| London Park Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,286 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,296 |
| The Square at 511 | 0/1/A-R | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,324 |
| Fort Henry Garden | 3BR / 2BA Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1,371 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlington, VA
As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairlington area is the $2.10 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $3,004. The second greatest value Fairlington apartment is the Three Bedroom 2 Bath-1350 sqft Model at Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $2,460 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairlington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Newport Village | Three Bedroom C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath-1350 sqft | 3BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Del Ray Bellefonte | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Skyline Towers | Reagan Premier | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Jackson Crossing | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Carousel Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Longview | 2/1/A | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairlington, Arlington, VA
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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 The Shelton which is listed at $1,080, 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 76 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 $158 which is $2,084 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairlington.
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