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Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington, VA

Pricing Updated: 07/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Arlington, VA area range in price from $1,180 to $21,089 with an overall median price of $4,797. The three Arlington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Claremond at $1,375, Arlington Mill at $1,250, and National Landing at $1,180. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arlington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Claremond$3,244$1,375521
Arlington Mill$3,395$1,25034
National Landing$4,479$1,180696
Glebewood$6,430$1,425347
Rosslyn$6,440$1,375224

Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Delwin Apartments in the Old Town North neighborhood priced from $1,045. Key Boulevard in the Maywood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Key BoulevardStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,105
Madison Courts20-41BR,1BA$1,150
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,168
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
555Senior Housing S4Studio,1BA$1,246
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityIndependenceStudio,1BA$1,265
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Crystal HouseS9 WF 50Studio,1BA$1,322

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $2.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Dorchester Apartments in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft Model at Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $2,165 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dorchester Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.09
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft2BR,1.5BA$2.07
Terwilliger Place2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.75
Moshovitis - 2213 40th Place1BR1BR,1BA$2.00
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$1.84
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityConstitution1BR,1BA$1.99
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.04
The Palisade ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington

What type of rentals are currently available in Arlington?

There are currently 1807 Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,045 to $21,089. There are also 771 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington ranging from $980 to $20,000.

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 $980 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,063.

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 $1,282 to $21,089, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,310 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,180.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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