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

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property at 2511 S Grant St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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2511 S Grant St

ArlingtonVA22202
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Columbia Grove Apartments
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$1,510 - $2,208
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$1,475 - $2,173
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$35

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$1,510 - $2,208
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Columbia Grove Apartments

1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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Crystal House
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$1,524 - $3,618
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$1,519 - $3,613
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$5

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$1,524 - $3,618
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Crystal House

1900 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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property at 5353 Columbia Pike

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5353 Columbia Pike

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 5310 8th Rd S

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5310 8th Rd S

ArlingtonVA22204

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Shirlington House
$1,783 - $4,140
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$1,610 - $3,967
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$173

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$1,783 - $4,140
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Shirlington House

4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308
$1,795
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$1,795

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$1,795
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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property at 5007 10th St S

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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5007 10th St S

ArlingtonVA22204
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Dolley Madison Towers
Rent Specials
$1,895 - $3,870
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$1,895 - $3,870

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$1,895 - $3,870
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Dolley Madison Towers

2300 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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Wildwood Park
$1,950 - $3,595
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$1,950 - $3,595

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$1,950 - $3,595
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Wildwood Park

5550 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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5353 Columbia Pike, Unit 504
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
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5353 Columbia Pike, Unit 504

5353 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Alister Arlington Ridge
$1,953 - $5,174
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$1,871 - $5,092
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Alister Arlington Ridge

2400 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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The Park At Arlington Ridge
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$1,963 - $3,236
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$1,934 - $3,207
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$29

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$1,963 - $3,236
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The Park At Arlington Ridge

1800 S 26th St SArlington, VA 22206
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Avalon at Arlington Square
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$1,992 - $3,702
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$1,900 - $3,610
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$92

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$1,992 - $3,702
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Avalon at Arlington Square

2350 26th CtArlington, VA 22206
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Bell Arlington Ridge
$1,994 - $5,021
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$1,836 - $4,863
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$158

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$1,994 - $5,021
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Bell Arlington Ridge

2400 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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property at 5318 8th Rd S

$1,999

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$1,999

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$1,999

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5318 8th Rd S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3400 25th St S

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3400 25th St S

ArlingtonVA22206
property at 3441 S Stafford St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3441 S Stafford St

ArlingtonVA22206
property at 5353 Columbia Pike

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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5353 Columbia Pike, Unit 503

5353 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
property at 4600 S Four Mile Run Dr

$2,025

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$2,025

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$2,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 819

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204

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826 20th St S, Unit 1
$2,100
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$2,100

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$2,100
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826 20th St S, Unit 1

826 20th St SArlington, VA 22202
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Wildwood Towers
$2,180 - $3,345
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$2,180 - $3,345

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$2,180 - $3,345
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Wildwood Towers

1075 S Jefferson StArlington, VA 22204
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property at 2812 S Wakefield St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2812 S Wakefield St

ArlingtonVA22206
property at 2465 Army Navy Dr

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2465 Army Navy Dr

ArlingtonVA22206

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Apex Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apex Apartments

2900-2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Arbor Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Heights

5203 8th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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Barcroft Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barcroft Apartments

1130 S George Mason DrArlington, VA 22204
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Harvey Hall
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey Hall

850-860 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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5105 10th Pl S
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5105 10th Pl S

5105 10th Pl SArlington, VA 22204
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The Fields of Arlington
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Fields of Arlington

5100-A 8th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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Greenbrier Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbrier Apartments

835-871 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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Fairlington, Arlington, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SheltonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,155
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,168
Monticello at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,226
London Park Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,286
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,296
The Square at 5110/1/A-RStudio,1BA$1,299
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,324
Fort Henry Garden3BR / 2BA Townhome3BR,2BA$1,371
Harvey HallOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Newport VillageThree Bedroom C23BR,2BA$2.10
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath-1350 sqft3BR,2BA$1.82
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Del Ray Bellefonte2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.05
Skyline TowersReagan Premier1BR,1BA$1.93
Jackson Crossing2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.15
Carousel Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.01
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.14
Taylor Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.93
Longview2/1/A2BR,1BA$1.89

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Fairlington, Arlington, VA

Ranked #30

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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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