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3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
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1044 26th St S
ArlingtonVA22202
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2301 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
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2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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4600 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
1912 S Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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Crystal House
1900 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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1034 17th St S
1034 17th St SArlington, VA 22202
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1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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4069 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 401, Unit 401
4069 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
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4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
3404 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 1223, Unit 1223
4600 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
5353 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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5551 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308, Unit #308
989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
5565 Columbia Pike, Unit 504, Unit 504
5565 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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2300 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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4510 S 31st StArlington, VA 22206
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815 18th St SArlington, VA 22202
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989 S Buchanan St
ArlingtonVA22204
1100 23rd Rd S
ArlingtonVA22202
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2300 25th St SArlington, VA 22206
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2900-2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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5203 8th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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1130 S George Mason DrArlington, VA 22204
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901 S Dinwiddie StArlington, VA 22204
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850-860 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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2701 S Fern StArlington, VA 22202
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1000 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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5105 10th Pl SArlington, VA 22204
5314 8th Rd S
ArlingtonVA22204
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914-934 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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835-871 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
4500 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
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2400 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Taylor Square
4245 S 16th StArlington, VA 22204
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Serrano Apartments
5535 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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3719 S Kemper Rd
ArlingtonVA22206
989 S Buchanan St
ArlingtonVA22204
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The Fields of Arlington
5100-A 8th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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The Shell
870 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
5340 Holmes Run Pky, Unit Room 1, Unit Room 1
5340 Holmes Run Pky
AlexandriaVA22304
10 E Taylor Run Pkwy
AlexandriaVA22314
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Square at 511 Apartments
511 Four Mile RdAlexandria, VA 22305
134 Jasper Pl
AlexandriaVA22304
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2900-2915 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314
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5001 Seminary RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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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 | $1,672 | $1,066 | $2,699 |
| Fairlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $1,092 | $6,304 |
| Fairlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,730 | $1,503 | $8,793 |
| Fairlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,105 | $1,921 | $10,000+ |
| 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 Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,099. Longview Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,242. Here are the most affordable Fairlington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,242 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,243 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,286 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,291 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,297 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,315 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,318 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlington, VA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairlington area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Shell in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Fairlington apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Jackson Crossing starting at $2,023 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shell | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Jackson Crossing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 1809 S Monroe St, Unit A | 1809 S Monroe St | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| ReNew Alexandria | Baltimore | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Parkstone Alexandria | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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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 Terrace Apartments which is listed at $1,242, while the average apartment in Fairlington costs $3,870.
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 35 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 $1,998 which is $1,872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairlington.
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