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Gates of Ballston
4108 4th St NArlington, VA 22203
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Glencarlyn Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (72 Rentals)
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4300 N Carlin Springs Rd
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Terwilliger Place
3445 Washington BlvdArlington, VA 22201
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4300 N Carlin Springs RdArlington, VA 22203
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Oakland Apartments
3710 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Shirlington House
4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
24 S Old Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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Columbia Grove Apartments
1010 S Frederick StArlington, VA 22204
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Dominion
333 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22204
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Infinity Apartments
955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
209 N Trenton St
ArlingtonVA22203
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Westmont Gardens Apartments
3860 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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624 N Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22203
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Ballston Court
518-532 N Thomas StArlington, VA 22203
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The Whitmore
4301 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Olde Salem Village
6084 Argyle DrFalls Church, VA 22041
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3601 Malibu CirFalls Church, VA 22041
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3407 Carlyn Hill DrFalls Church, VA 22041
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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 | $1,877 | $1,248 | $6,795 |
| Glencarlyn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $1,262 | $6,630 |
| Glencarlyn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,195 | $1,595 | $9,265 |
| Glencarlyn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,685 | $2,011 | $9,491 |
| Glencarlyn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,386 | $4,405 | $6,550 |
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There are currently 72 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 |
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| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Spire | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Olde Salem Village | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,346 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Terwilliger Place | 1 Bed/50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,453 |
| ReNew Alexandria | Alexandria | 1BR,1BA | $1,509 |
| GrandView Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,535 |
| Skyline Towers | LEnfant Premier | Studio,1BA | $1,539 |
| Oakland Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,540 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glencarlyn, VA
As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Glencarlyn area is the $2.30 price per square foot 2x2 Den Model at Birchwood in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Glencarlyn apartment is the 2x2 Model at Quincy Plaza starting at $3,250 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Maywood 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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| Birchwood | 2x2 Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| Quincy Plaza | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| The Oliver in Alexandria | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| The Whitmore | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Spire | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.01 |
| Barcroft View Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| ReNew Alexandria | Alexandria | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio ,1BA | $2.33 |
| 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 $1,540.
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 $5,190.
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 54 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 $121 which is $5,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Glencarlyn.
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