
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lyon Park Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $835 (159 Rentals)
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The Shelton

The Larkspur

Oakland Apartments

Buckingham Village

Robin Towers

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Gates of Ballston

Fillmore Garden Apartments

Arna Marbella
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2642 N Pershing Dr

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2511 S Grant St

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2111 N Lincoln St, Unit Furnished 1BR

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Dominion Plaza

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The Carlin Senior Apartment Community
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Nalbert Apartments

Westmont Gardens Apartments

1111 Arlington Blvd

Dominion Towers

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Wood Lee Arms

Lee Heights Apartments

5353 Columbia Pike

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Waverly Village

2200 Columbia Pike

5310 8th Rd S
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Dorchester Towers Apartments

Parc Rosslyn Apartments

4374 N Pershing Dr

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The Whitmore

Infinity Apartments

Virginia Gardens

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RiverHouse

Bartton Place

The 1201 Apartments

Haven Columbia Pike
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Ten at Clarendon

131 S Courthouse Rd

Woodbury Park

Columbia Pike Apartments

3515 Washington Blvd

4635 20th Rd N

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Dolley Madison Towers

Ballston Court

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

1319 S Walter Reed Dr
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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 | $2,176 | $1,020 | $5,640 |
| Lyon Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $835 | $7,437 |
| Lyon Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,383 | $977 | $10,000+ |
| Lyon Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,174 | $1,123 | $10,000+ |
| Lyon Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,791 | $3,870 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 159 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. The Shelton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,080. 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 |
| The Shelton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Oakland Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
| Robin Towers | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,353 |
| Harvey Hall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| Arna Marbella | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,441 |
| Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,479 |
| Cortland on Pike | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,493 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lyon Park, VA
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lyon Park area is the $2.14 price per square foot Tennyson Model at Parc Rosslyn Apartments in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $1,990. The second greatest value Lyon Park apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 2040 N Vermont St starting at $1,895 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Maywood 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Tennyson | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 2040 N Vermont St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| The Larkspur | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| The Shelton | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| Arlington View Terraces | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| The Frederick | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Columbia Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLyon Park, Arlington, VA
Ranked #2
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Lyon Park, Arlington, VA
Long Branch Elementary School
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 $1,493.
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 $2,713.
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 128 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 $371 which is $2,342 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lyon Park.
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