
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glencarlyn Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (130 Rentals)
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Terwilliger Place

5138 9th St N, Unit Main Level, Unit Main Level

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600 N Vermont St, Unit 3-1, Unit 3-1

5609 6th St S

608 N Abingdon St

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B, Unit B

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5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3, Unit #3

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

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Dominion

26 S Old Glebe Rd

5314 8th Rd S, Unit 6

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Shirlington House

2108 S Quincy St, Unit 1

4378 N Pershing Dr

Haven Columbia Pike

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Columbia Grove Apartments

5111 8th Rd S

1529 S George Mason Dr, Unit George Mason Village, Unit George Mason Village
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Ten at Clarendon

5353 Columbia Pike

4360 N Pershing Dr, Unit 1, Unit 1

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The Whitmore

Westmont Gardens Apartments

Bartton Place

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308, Unit #308

Ballston Court

2726 Washington Blvd

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Park Shirlington

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720 N Monroe St, Unit 5, Unit 5

206 N Trenton St

720 North Monroe Street, Unit 5, Unit 5

Park Lyn

235 N George Mason Dr

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Centro Arlington

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5353 Columbia Pike, Unit 504, Unit 504

Virginia Square Plaza

2961 S Columbus St
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The George Mason Apartments

4838 S 28th St

Quincy Plaza

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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 | $1,940 | $1,057 | $7,883 |
| Glencarlyn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $838 | $9,133 |
| Glencarlyn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,299 | $981 | $9,555 |
| Glencarlyn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,813 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Glencarlyn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,341 | $4,405 | $8,525 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 130 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 Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,057. 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 Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio,1BA | $1,057 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,228 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| The Spire | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Skyline Towers | LEnfant Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,523 |
| Oakland Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,540 |
| Dominion | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,593 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glencarlyn, VA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glencarlyn area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Shell in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Glencarlyn 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 Glencarlyn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Shell | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| The Oliver in Alexandria | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| Columbia View | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Hillwood Manor Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| The Spectrum | Crimson & Indigo | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3 | 5008 Columbia Pike | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGlencarlyn, Arlington, VA
Ranked #23
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Glencarlyn, Arlington, VA
Carlin Springs Elementary
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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 $1,593.
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 $5,688.
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 31 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 $362 which is $5,326 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glencarlyn.
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