
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $900 (172 Rentals)
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Crystal House

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 341

Allendale Garden Apartments

2511 S Grant St

5353 Columbia Pike

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Columbia Grove Apartments

Parc View Apartments

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Alister Arlington Ridge

5214 8th Rd S, Unit 4
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Fort Henry Gardens

Infinity Apartments

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Shirlington House

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

Bartton Place

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Bell Arlington Ridge

Park Shirlington

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Dolley Madison Towers

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The Citizen at Shirlington Village

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5353 Columbia Pike, Unit 504
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The Park At Arlington Ridge

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Avalon at Arlington Square

Sofi 55 Hundred

1401 S Greenbrier St

Shelton Apartments

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Wildwood Park

4500 S Four Mile Run Dr

3400 25th St S

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Delancey at Shirlington Village

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Wildwood Towers
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2509 S Walter Reed Dr

2509-D S Walter Reed Dr

4121 S Four Mile Run Dr

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826 20th St S, Unit 1

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Harvey Hall

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5105 10th Pl S

Buchanan Gardens Apartments

Greenbrier Apartments

Taylor Square

The Shell

Serrano Apartments

1500 S George Mason Dr

Arna Valley View Apartments

Arlington Mill Residences

989 S Buchanan St
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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 | $1,652 | $1,134 | $3,182 |
| Fairlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,167 | $1,242 | $7,245 |
| Fairlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,763 | $1,503 | $9,842 |
| Fairlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,001 | $1,850 | $5,600 |
| Fairlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $3,870 | $3,870 |
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There are currently 172 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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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. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,123. Here are the most affordable Fairlington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,123 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,191 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
| Larchmont Village Apartment | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Presidential Greens | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,310 |
| Crystal House | S14 WF 50 | Studio,1BA | $1,326 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,326 |
| Eaton Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,358 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlington, VA
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairlington area is the $2.06 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Arna Valley View Apartments in the in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood starting from $2,425. The second greatest value Fairlington apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. James Plaza starting at $1,838 with a $1.73 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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| Arna Valley View Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Parkstone Alexandria | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Fields of Alexandria | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Apex Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairlington, Arlington, VA
Ranked #33
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Fairlington, Arlington, VA
Alexandria City High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairlington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairlington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairlington is at The Square at 511 Apartments listed at $1,099.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairlington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairlington Apartment is $1,224 at Longview Terrace Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairlington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairlington is starting from $1,503 at Longview Terrace Apartments.
What is the most affordable Fairlington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fairlington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Larchmont Village Apartment and starts from $1,850.
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