
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glencarlyn Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (90 Rentals)
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4650 Washington Blvd

4300 N Carlin Springs Rd

Terwilliger Place

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Oakland Apartments

Columbia Grove Apartments

24 S Old Glebe Rd
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4500 S Four Mile Run Dr

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Dominion

209 N Trenton St

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3275 Washington Blvd

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100 N George Mason Dr

The Citizen at Shirlington Village

224 N George Mason Dr
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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 | $1,814 | $1,325 | $3,600 |
| Glencarlyn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $1,399 | $6,824 |
| Glencarlyn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,202 | $1,719 | $9,265 |
| Glencarlyn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,681 | $2,011 | $8,029 |
| Glencarlyn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,350 | $4,405 | $6,550 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 90 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 Gates of Ballston priced from $750. The Spire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable Glencarlyn apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Spire | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2 Bed/30% | 2BR,1BA | $981 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,346 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio,1BA | $1,360 |
| Skyline Towers | LEnfant Premier | Studio,1BA | $1,473 |
| GrandView Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,535 |
| Oakland Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,540 |
| Barcroft View Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,548 |
| The Oliver in Alexandria | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,588 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glencarlyn, VA
As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Glencarlyn area is the $2.22 price per square foot 3 bed / 2 bath Model at Ballston Garden Apartments in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Glencarlyn apartment is the C2 Model at The Fields of Arlington starting at $2,485 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Ashton Heights 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballston Garden Apartments | 3 bed / 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| The Fields of Arlington | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| ReNew Alexandria | Baltimore | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| The Whitmore | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Spire | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.01 |
| Columbia View | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Carlyn Hill Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Barcroft View Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGlencarlyn, Arlington, VA
Ranked #23
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Glencarlyn, Arlington, VA
Carlin Springs Elementary
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Getting Around the Glencarlyn Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,588.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Glencarlyn?
The cheapest apartment in Glencarlyn is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Glencarlyn costs $5,080.
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 56 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 $127 which is $4,953 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glencarlyn.
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