Cheap Homes for Rent in Arlington, VA from $900 (154 Rentals)

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property at 3001 20th Ct S

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

3001 20th Ct S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 1100 23rd Rd S

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1100 23rd Rd S

ArlingtonVA22202
property at 1832 N Culpeper St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

1832 N Culpeper St

ArlingtonVA22207

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property at 5609 6th St S

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

5609 6th St S

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 608 N Abingdon St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

608 N Abingdon St

ArlingtonVA22203

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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, Unit B

1114 N Taylor St
ArlingtonVA22201
property at 1021 Arlington Blvd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

1021 Arlington Blvd, Unit 325, Unit 325

1021 Arlington Blvd
ArlingtonVA22209
property at 1912 S Glebe Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

1912 S Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 1955 N Cleveland St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

1955 N Cleveland St

ArlingtonVA22201

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property at 1532 2nd St SW

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 16

1532 2nd St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 2515 K St NW

$1,500 - $2,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2515 K St NW

WashingtonDC20037
property at 3911 Elbert Ave

$1,530

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$1,530

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$1,530

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

3911 Elbert Ave

AlexandriaVA22305
property at 1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

$1,545 - $1,800

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$1,545 - $1,800

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$1,545 - $1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

WashingtonDC20036
property at 5721 11th St N

$1,545

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$1,545

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$1,545

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5721 11th St N

ArlingtonVA22205

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property at 801 N Pitt St

$1,550 - $2,600

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$1,550

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$1,550

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801 N Pitt St

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 214 N George Mason Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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214 N George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22203
property at 1954 Columbia Rd NW

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1954 Columbia Rd NW, Unit 104, Unit 104

1954 Columbia Rd NW
WashingtonDC20009
property at 5565 Columbia Pike

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5565 Columbia Pike, Unit 310, Unit 310

5565 Columbia Pike
ArlingtonVA22204

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Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington, VA

Pricing Updated: 05/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Arlington, VA area range in price from $1,177 to $28,579 with an overall median price of $6,636. The three Arlington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Westover Village at $1,780, Claremond at $1,177, and Arlington Mill at $1,610. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arlington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Westover Village$1,780$1,7801
Claremond$3,145$1,177462
Arlington Mill$3,345$1,61032
National Landing$4,115$1,180809
Glebewood$5,701$1,250534
Rosslyn$21,732$1,441245

Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gates of Ballston in the Maywood neighborhood priced from $750. The Larkspur in the Maywood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,033. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gates of BallstonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,033
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Key BoulevardStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Sherwood at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,152
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,164
National Landing4194BR,2BA$1,180
Monticello at Southern TowersS1DStudio,1BA$1,182
Madison Courts28-11BR,1BA$1,196

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Shell in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Jackson Crossing starting at $2,023 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria 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.
The ShellTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Jackson Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.64
The Station At Potomac Yard Apartments2 Bedroom 2B602BR,2BA$1.84
St. James PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.64
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.79
4000 Massachusetts1x11BR,1BA$1.89
600 N Vermont St, Unit 3-1600 N Vermont St3BR,3BA$1.31
Wholey Legacy HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
The LarkspurOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arlington, VA

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington

What type of rentals are currently available in Arlington?

There are currently 1860 Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA with pricing that ranges from $838 to $28,579. There are also 810 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Arlington ranging from $985 to $25,000.

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 $985 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,906.

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 $1,050 to $28,579, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,180.

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