
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Dominion Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $700 (73 Rentals)
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Terwilliger Place

5138 9th St N, Unit Main Level, Unit Main Level

The Larkspur

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600 N Vermont St, Unit 3-1, Unit 3-1

1832 N Culpeper St

2405 N Quintana St

4390 LORCOM Ln, Unit 709, Unit 709

1904 N Woodley St, Unit #1

608 N Abingdon St
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1114 N Taylor St, Unit B, Unit B

1955 N Cleveland St

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Lee Heights Apartments

1931 N Cleveland St, Unit 408, Unit 408

Wood Lee Arms

Ten at Clarendon

Lee Terrace Apartments

Ballston Court

2726 Washington Blvd
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16th Street Apartments

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Potomac Towers

Barton House

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Waverly Village

720 North Monroe Street, Unit 5, Unit 5

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720 N Monroe St, Unit 5, Unit 5

2030 N Adams St

Park Lyn

1931 N Cleveland St

235 N George Mason Dr
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Kenmore Apartments

Hunters Park

The Springs Apartments

Calvert Manor Apartments

2040 N Vermont St

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Glenayr Apartments

Unity Homes at Ballston

Westover Flats I

Irving Apartments
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616 N Piedmont St

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The Ashtons

Upton House

The Barkalow Apartments

5721 11th St N

Quinton Arms

Leckey Gardens

Westover Court Apartments

Cameron Commons Apartments
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Old Dominion, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Dominion?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion Studio Apartments | $2,356 | $1,578 | $7,883 |
| Old Dominion 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,721 | $838 | $9,133 |
| Old Dominion 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,705 | $981 | $9,497 |
| Old Dominion 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,987 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Old Dominion 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,340 | $4,405 | $8,525 |
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There are currently 73 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Dominion Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Old Dominion Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Dominion area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gates of Ballston priced from $750. The Larkspur has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,033. Here are the most affordable Old Dominion apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Cavalier Club | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,602 |
| Falls Green | Studio-SCOA | Studio,1BA | $1,609 |
| Wood Lee Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,685 |
| Cortland at Falls Church | Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $1,719 |
| Lee Terrace Apartments | One Bed with Porch | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Dominion, VA
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Dominion area is the $1.91 price per square foot 311 N Bryan St Model at 311 N Bryan St, Unit Ground floor in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Old Dominion apartment is the 2B-E Model at Terwilliger Place starting at $2,088 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Dominion apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311 N Bryan St, Unit Ground floor | 311 N Bryan St | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| The Larkspur | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| MacArthur Boulevard Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
| Cortland at Falls Church | Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Park MacArthur | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 4633 Clark Pl NW, Unit DC NW Large Studio | 4633 Clark Pl NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld Dominion, Arlington, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Dominion Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old Dominion?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Dominion is under $1,745.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Dominion?
The cheapest apartment in Old Dominion is Gates of Ballston which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Old Dominion costs $5,688.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Dominion?
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 46 regular apartments in Old Dominion 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 Old Dominion?
Cheap apartments in Old Dominion have an average cost of $192 which is $5,496 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Dominion.
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