Cheap Homes for Rent in the Glencarlyn Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,200 (29 Rentals)

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property at 644 S Illinois St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

644 S Illinois St

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3210 S 28th St

$1,300 - $1,750

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$1,300

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$1,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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3210 S 28th St

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 1114 N Taylor St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1114 N Taylor St, Unit B

1114 N Taylor St
ArlingtonVA22201
property at 214 N George Mason Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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214 N George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22203
property at 812 N Ivy St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

812 N Ivy St

ArlingtonVA22201

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property at 1500 S George Mason Dr

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1500 S George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3220 S 28th St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3220 S 28th St

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3311 Wyndham Cir

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 7

3311 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302

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property at 1900 S Randolph St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1900 S Randolph St

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 24 S Old Glebe Rd

$1,945

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$1,945

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$1,945

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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24 S Old Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 4304 N Pershing Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 21

4304 N Pershing Dr

ArlingtonVA22203
property at 5563 Seminary Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5563 Seminary Rd, Unit 303

5563 Seminary Rd
Falls ChurchVA22041
property at 1521 S George Mason Dr

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1521 S George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 2983 Columbus St S

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 28

2983 Columbus St S

ArlingtonVA22206

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property at 3310 Wyndham Cir

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 25

3310 Wyndham Cir, Unit Unit#1

3310 Wyndham Cir
AlexandriaVA22302
property at 4600 S Four Mile Run Dr

$1,785 - $2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4600 S Four Mile Run Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 2980 S Columbus St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2980 S Columbus St, Unit C2

2980 S Columbus St
ArlingtonVA22206
property at 1001 N Vermont St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1001 N Vermont St, Unit 612

1001 N Vermont St
ArlingtonVA22201
property at 3705 S George Mason Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3705 S George Mason Dr, Unit 2202S

3705 S George Mason Dr
Falls ChurchVA22041
property at 4520 King St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4520 King St, Unit 601

4520 King St
AlexandriaVA22302
property at 5627 8th St S

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

5627 8th St S

ArlingtonVA22204

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property at 806 S Arlington Mill Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

806 S Arlington Mill Dr, Unit 204

806 S Arlington Mill Dr
ArlingtonVA22204

Glencarlyn, Arlington, VA Local Guide

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 $1,042. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,123. Here are the most affordable Glencarlyn apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olde Salem VillageStudio | S011BR,1BA$1,042
Monticello at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,123
Gates of BallstonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,365
Barcroft Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,368
Harvey HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,372
Larchmont Village Apartment1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityConstitution1BR,1BA$1,397
The SpireOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Ashtons1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
ReNew AlexandriaAlexandria1BR,1BA$1,489

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Glencarlyn, VA

As of July 16, 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 $3,257. The second greatest value Glencarlyn apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at Barcroft View Apartments starting at $2,098 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Buckingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Glencarlyn apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Newport VillageThree Bedroom C23BR,2BA$2.28
Barcroft View Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.73
The Fields of ArlingtonB32BR,1BA$2.28
Carousel Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.01
Taylor Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Parkstone Alexandria1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A021BR,1BA$2.00
Hillwood Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityIndependenceStudio ,1BA$2.24
Olde Salem VillageStudio | S011BR,1BA$2.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Glencarlyn, Arlington, VA

Ranked #23

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Glencarlyn

What type of rentals are currently available in Glencarlyn?

There are currently 359 Apartments for Rent in Glencarlyn, VA with pricing that ranges from $838 to $12,885. There are also 210 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Glencarlyn ranging from $1,250 to $11,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Glencarlyn?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Glencarlyn ranges from $1,250 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,233.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Glencarlyn?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Glencarlyn range from $1,126 to $10,619, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,405.

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