Cheap Homes for Rent in Arlington, VA from $890 (140 Rentals)

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property at 114 S Lee St
$890

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$890

Total Monthly Price$890
1 To 6 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 1
Furnished

114 S Lee St

Falls ChurchVA22046
property at 3821 Lacy Blvd
$1,050

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
6 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

3821 Lacy Blvd

Falls ChurchVA22041
property at 6244 Williamsburg Blvd
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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6244 Williamsburg Blvd

ArlingtonVA22207

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property at 5609 6th St S
$1,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

5609 6th St S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 644 S Illinois St
$1,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

644 S Illinois St

ArlingtonVA22204

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property at 3001 20th Ct S
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

3001 20th Ct S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3130 Juniper Ln
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
11 Month Lease Term
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Luxury

3130 Juniper Ln

Falls ChurchVA22044
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property at 1912 S Glebe Rd
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

1912 S Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22204

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property at 5710 Dannys Pl
$1,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5710 Dannys Pl

AlexandriaVA22311
property at 3210 S 28th St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

3210 S 28th St

AlexandriaVA22302

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Arlington, VA

Pricing Updated: 09/22/2026

Current rental homes in the Arlington, VA area range in price from $1,150 to $12,000 with an overall median price of $2,884. The three Arlington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Highland at $1,900, Rosslyn at $2,000, and National Landing at $2,525. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arlington Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Highland$1,900$1,5003
Rosslyn$2,000$1,50017
National Landing$2,525$1,7753
Claremond$2,675$1,15045
Arlington Mill$2,795$1,15014
Glebewood$3,100$2,9503
Ballston Virginia Square$4,000$1,40020
Westover Village$4,450$4,4501
Arlington Views$4,599$2,7003

Best Value Homes for Rent in Arlington, VA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the Arlington area is the $0.37 price per square foot 1837 R St NW Model at 1837 R St NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Arlington rental home is the 1712 12th St S Model at 1712 12th St S in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood starting at $6,000 with a $1.50 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1837 R St NW1837 R St NW6BR, 4.5BA$0.37
1712 12th St S1712 12th St S6BR, 5BA$1.50
3820 Elbert Ave3820 Elbert Ave5BR, 2.5BA$1.40
6244 Williamsburg Blvd6244 Williamsburg Blvd1BR, 1BA$0.59
3821 Lacy Blvd3821 Lacy Blvd3BR, 1BA$1.05
1114 N Taylor St, Unit B1114 N Taylor St1BR, 1BA$1.40
101 Galveston Pl SW101 Galveston Pl SW1BR, 1BA$1.53
63 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 363 Galveston Pl SW1BR, 1BA$1.63
101 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 4101 Galveston Pl SW1BR, 1BA$1.63
101 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 3101 Galveston Pl SW1BR, 1BA$1.63

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Arlington, VA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington

What type of rentals are currently available in Arlington?

There are currently 1896 Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA with pricing that ranges from $835 to $25,842. There are also 789 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington ranging from $890 to $27,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Arlington ranges from $890 to $27,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,587.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Arlington range from $1,060 to $15,526, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $13,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,130 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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