
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lyon Park Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (162 Rentals)
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The Larkspur

Shelton Apartments

Buckingham Village

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Crystal House

Wholey Legacy Homes

Fillmore Garden Apartments

Arna Marbella

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Nalbert Apartments

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1034 17th St S

1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd
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Columbia Grove Apartments

Woodbury Park at Courthouse

2200 Columbia Pike

5111 8th Rd S

1111 Arlington Blvd

Parc Rosslyn Apartments

4378 N Pershing Dr

Haven Columbia Pike

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Dominion Towers
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Shawnee Apartments

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RiverHouse

5353 Columbia Pike

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The Whitmore

Ten at Clarendon

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Wood Lee Arms

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Lenox Club

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Bartton Place

1428 12th St N

1500 Arlington Apartments

Ballston Court

2726 Washington Blvd

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308, Unit #308

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Lyon Park, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lyon Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Park Studio Apartments | $2,199 | $1,066 | $10,000+ |
| Lyon Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,721 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Lyon Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,573 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Lyon Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,534 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Lyon Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,260 | $3,870 | $8,634 |
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There are currently 162 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lyon Park Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Lyon Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lyon Park area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Larkspur priced from $1,033. Key Boulevard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Lyon Park apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Crystal House | S14 WF 50 | Studio,1BA | $1,326 |
| Cortland on Pike | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,438 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
| Harvey Hall | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| Arna Marbella | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,477 |
| Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
| Oakland Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,540 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lyon Park, VA
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lyon Park area is the $2.08 price per square foot 3 bed / 2 bath Model at Parliament House in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Lyon Park apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Shell starting at $1,845 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Ashton Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lyon Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parliament House | 3 bed / 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| The Shell | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| 1809 S Monroe St, Unit A | 1809 S Monroe St | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| 4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement | 4118 18th Rd N | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Longfellow | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| The Springs Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 950 25th St NW, Unit 4OX | 950 25th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLyon Park, Arlington, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Lyon Park, Arlington, VA
Arlington Mill High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lyon Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lyon Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lyon Park is under $1,540.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lyon Park?
The cheapest apartment in Lyon Park is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in Lyon Park costs $22,244.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lyon Park?
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 75 regular apartments in Lyon Park 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 Lyon Park?
Cheap apartments in Lyon Park have an average cost of $255 which is $21,989 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lyon Park.
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