
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Glen Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (104 Rentals)
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Gates of Ballston

Shelton Apartments

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5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3

Fillmore Garden Apartments

4300 N Carlin Springs Rd

5353 Columbia Pike

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Oakland Apartments

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3618 6th St S, Unit 6th Street
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26 S Old Glebe Rd

Fisher House Apartments

The Whitmore

22 S Old Glebe Rd

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Ten at Clarendon

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5565 Columbia Pike

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Park Shirlington

Bartton Place

Sheffield Court

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Arbor Heights

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Arlington Mill Residences

Unity Homes at Ballston

Harvey Hall

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Irving Apartments

616 N Piedmont St

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Washington and Lee

5105 10th Pl S

Quinton Arms

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Forest Glen Arlington, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Glen Arlington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Glen Arlington Studio Apartments | $1,807 | $1,066 | $6,910 |
| Forest Glen Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,397 | $737 | $10,000+ |
| Forest Glen Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,107 | $737 | $9,177 |
| Forest Glen Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,611 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Forest Glen Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,685 | $4,405 | $9,828 |
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There are currently 104 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Forest Glen Arlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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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 Gates of Ballston priced from $750. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,288. Here are the most affordable Forest Glen Arlington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,288 |
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,341 |
| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,364 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,409 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,420 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,441 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,441 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Glen Arlington, VA
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Glen Arlington area is the $2.14 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Oliver in Alexandria in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,652. The second greatest value Forest Glen Arlington apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at St. James Plaza starting at $1,741 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Glen Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oliver in Alexandria | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| Walter Reed Apartments | 2BR 1BA - 500 Walter Reed Street | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Barcroft Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom w/ Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Barcroft View Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,441.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Glen Arlington?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Glen Arlington is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Forest Glen Arlington costs $5,760.
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 57 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 $260 which is $5,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Glen Arlington.
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