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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGates of Ballston
4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
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5008 Columbia Pike, Unit #3
5008 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
4300 N Carlin Springs Rd
ArlingtonVA22203
5353 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Carlin Senior Apartment Community
4300 N Carlin Springs RdArlington, VA 22203
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3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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3618 6th St S, Unit 6th Street
3618 6th St SArlington, VA 22204
26 S Old Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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5705 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22205
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4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
22 S Old Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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3110 10th St NArlington, VA 22201
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5500 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
3515 Washington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22201
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3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBallston Court
518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
5565 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204
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1307 N Irving StArlington, VA 22201
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4510 S 31st StArlington, VA 22206
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5551 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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5550 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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700-724 N Monroe StArlington, VA 22201
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555 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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918 S Lincoln StArlington, VA 22204
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399 N Park DrArlington, VA 22203
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5203 8th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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1130 S George Mason DrArlington, VA 22204
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901 S Dinwiddie StArlington, VA 22204
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4201 Fairfax DrArlington, VA 22203
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850-860 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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5741 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22205
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616 N Piedmont St
616 N Piedmont StArlington, VA 22203
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Irving Apartments
605 N Irving StArlington, VA 22201
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The Ashtons
5700 N 10th Rd NArlington, VA 22205
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The Barkalow Apartments
2708 N Pershing DrArlington, VA 22201
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Washington Blvd Apartments
6845 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22213
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Columbia Hills Apartments
1000 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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Quinton Arms
4020 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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5105 10th Pl S
5105 10th Pl SArlington, VA 22204
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Westover Court Apartments
5740 16th Rd NArlington, VA 22205
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Buchanan Gardens Apartments
914-934 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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6172 Wilson BlvdArlington, VA 22205
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Greenbrier Apartments
835-871 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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540 N Thomas St
540 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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Randolph Street
1111 N Randolph StArlington, VA 22201
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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 | $1,907 | $1,236 | $6,910 |
| Glencarlyn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,504 | $737 | $10,000+ |
| Glencarlyn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,228 | $737 | $9,177 |
| Glencarlyn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,731 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Glencarlyn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,685 | $4,405 | $9,828 |
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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. 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 Glencarlyn apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,288 |
| 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 |
| The Spire | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Skyline Towers | LEnfant Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,487 |
| GrandView Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,535 |
| Oakland Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,540 |
| Falls Green | Studio-SCOA | Studio,1BA | $1,564 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glencarlyn, VA
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glencarlyn 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 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 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 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Barcroft Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Barcroft View Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Skyline Towers | LEnfant Premier | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
| The Spire | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio ,1BA | $2.37 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
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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 $1,564.
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 $5,760.
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 37 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 $330 which is $5,430 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glencarlyn.
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