
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glencarlyn Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (147 Rentals)
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Westover Court Apartments

Gates of Ballston

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 341

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B

644 S Illinois St

3701 5th St S

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

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5712 Washington Blvd, Unit 4
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Columbia Grove Apartments

Bartton Place

4501 Arlington Blvd

4374 N Pershing Dr

Haven Columbia Pike

Ten at Clarendon

3515 Washington Blvd

901 N Monroe St, Unit 1409

Infinity Apartments

Westmont Gardens Apartments
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Fisher House Apartments

Ballston Court

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

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The Whitmore

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Shirlington House

Park Shirlington

Park Lyn

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Virginia Square Plaza

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5353 Columbia Pike, Unit 504

5007 10th St S
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The George Mason Apartments

106 N George Mason Dr

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Wildwood Park

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Quincy Plaza

4030 Washington Blvd

5001 10th St S

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Thomas Court

Sofi 55 Hundred

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Delancey at Shirlington Village

2509-D S Walter Reed Dr
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Ballston Garden Apartments

2509 S Walter Reed Dr

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Glenayr Apartments

Arbor Heights

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Unity Homes at Ballston

Harvey Hall

Westover Flats I

Irving Apartments
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Glencarlyn, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Glencarlyn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glencarlyn Studio Apartments | $2,071 | $1,118 | $8,938 |
| Glencarlyn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,617 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Glencarlyn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,285 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Glencarlyn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,505 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Glencarlyn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,648 | $4,405 | $9,007 |
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There are currently 147 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Glencarlyn Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Glencarlyn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Glencarlyn area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Olde Salem Village priced from $1,056. 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 Glencarlyn apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,056 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,108 |
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| Larchmont Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Constitution | 1BR,1BA | $1,377 |
| The Spire | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Barcroft Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,488 |
| Hillwood Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,523 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glencarlyn, VA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glencarlyn area is the $2.28 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $3,255. The second greatest value Glencarlyn apartment is the Capital Model at The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community starting at $1,922 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glencarlyn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Newport Village | Three Bedroom C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Capital | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| The Oliver in Alexandria | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| Carousel Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Parkstone Alexandria | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Barcroft Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Hillwood Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Glencarlyn Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Glencarlyn?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Glencarlyn is under $1,523.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glencarlyn?
The cheapest apartment in Glencarlyn is Olde Salem Village which is listed at $1,056, while the average apartment in Glencarlyn costs $6,705.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Glencarlyn?
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 32 regular apartments in Glencarlyn 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 Glencarlyn?
Cheap apartments in Glencarlyn have an average cost of $1,450 which is $5,255 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glencarlyn.
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