Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Glen Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (179 Rentals)

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property at 2709 13th Rd S

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2709 13th Rd S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 2712 1st St S

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2712 1st St S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 1114 N Taylor St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1114 N Taylor St, Unit B

1114 N Taylor St
ArlingtonVA22201
property at 644 S Illinois St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

644 S Illinois St

ArlingtonVA22204

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property at 1912 S Glebe Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

1912 S Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 5733 Washington Blvd

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5733 Washington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22205
property at 3701 5th St S

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3701 5th St S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 5712 Washington Blvd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5712 Washington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22205
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Columbia Grove Apartments
$1,610 - $2,208
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$1,575 - $2,173
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$35

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$1,610 - $2,208
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Columbia Grove Apartments

1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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property at 4501 Arlington Blvd

$1,650 - $2,600

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4501 Arlington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22203

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property at 4374 N Pershing Dr

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4374 N Pershing Dr

ArlingtonVA22203
property at 5353 Columbia Pike

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 28

5353 Columbia Pike

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3515 Washington Blvd

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3515 Washington Blvd

ArlingtonVA22201
property at 901 N Monroe St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 31

901 N Monroe St, Unit 1409

901 N Monroe St
ArlingtonVA22201

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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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Shirlington House
$1,813 - $4,222
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$1,640 - $4,049
Required Monthly Fees
$173

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$1,813 - $4,222
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Shirlington House

4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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The Whitmore
$1,816 - $3,456
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$1,767 - $3,407
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$49

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$1,816 - $3,456
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Whitmore

4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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property at 1210 N Kenilworth St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 28

1210 N Kenilworth St

ArlingtonVA22205
property at 1319 S Walter Reed Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 28

1319 S Walter Reed Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
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Virginia Square Plaza
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$1,950 - $4,450
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$1,950 - $4,450

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$1,950 - $4,450
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 23

Virginia Square Plaza

801 N Monroe StArlington, VA 22201
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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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property at 5007 10th St S

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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5007 10th St S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3456 S Stafford St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3456 S Stafford St

ArlingtonVA22206
property at 106 N George Mason Dr

$1,990

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$1,990

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$1,990

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106 N George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22203
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Sheffield Court
$1,994 - $4,029
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$1,597 - $3,632
Required Monthly Fees
$397

Total Monthly Price
$1,994 - $4,029
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sheffield Court

701 N Wayne StArlington, VA 22201
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Wildwood Park
$1,995 - $3,595
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$1,995 - $3,595

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$1,995 - $3,595
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Wildwood Park

5550 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Quincy Plaza
$1,995 - $4,670
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$1,995 - $4,670

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$1,995 - $4,670
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8

Quincy Plaza

3900 N Fairfax DrArlington, VA 22203
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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 5001 10th St S

$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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5001 10th St S

ArlingtonVA22204

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Forest Glen Arlington, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Glen Arlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Glen Arlington area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Olde Salem Village priced from $1,047. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,108. Here are the most affordable Forest Glen Arlington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olde Salem VillageStudio | S011BR,1BA$1,047
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,108
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,208
The Graham at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,256
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,339
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,342
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,349
Gates of BallstonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,365
Fort Henry Garden3BR / 2BA Townhome3BR,2BA$1,371
Harvey HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,372

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Glen Arlington, VA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Glen Arlington area is the $1.60 price per square foot Capital Model at The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $1,917. The second greatest value Forest Glen Arlington apartment is the 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath Model at Parkstone Alexandria starting at $2,211 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Green Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Glen Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityCapital2BR,2BA$1.60
Parkstone Alexandria2 Bedroom - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.95
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.73
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.95
The Oliver in Alexandria2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.04
Carousel Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.01
Braddock LeeBrentwood Renovated2BR,1BA$2.11
Taylor Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Barcroft Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.16
Olde Salem VillageStudio | S011BR,1BA$2.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Glen Arlington, Arlington, VA

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States, including Arlington. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Glen Arlington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Forest Glen Arlington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Glen Arlington is under $1,372.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Glen Arlington?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Glen Arlington is Olde Salem Village which is listed at $1,047, while the average apartment in Forest Glen Arlington costs $6,736.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Glen Arlington?

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 78 regular apartments in Forest Glen Arlington 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 Forest Glen Arlington?

Cheap apartments in Forest Glen Arlington have an average cost of $926 which is $5,810 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Glen Arlington.

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