
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Dominion Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (117 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Dominion area of Arlington.


The Larkspur

2712 1st St S

Gates of Ballston

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B

1955 N Cleveland St

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Wood Lee Arms

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

4510 Washington Blvd

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Ten at Clarendon

Cleveland Arms Apartments

3515 Washington Blvd

Fisher House Apartments

Ballston Court

16th Street Apartments

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Potomac Towers

Park Lyn

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3816 17th St N, Unit English Basement Apt.
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235 N George Mason Dr

Barton House

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Cherry Hill Apartments

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Virginia Square Plaza

The George Mason Apartments

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Quincy Plaza

3000 Spout Run Pkwy, Unit B505

2016 N Adams St, Unit 304

3000 Spout Run Pkwy

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4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement
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3000 Spout Run Pkwy

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Thomas Court

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The Horizons

Ballston Garden Apartments

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Courtland Park

Lyon Village

1931 N Cleveland St

4390 Lorcom Ln, Unit Lorcom Lane

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Virginia Square Towers

1931 N Cleveland St, Unit 106
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Lyon Place at Clarendon Center

The Waycroft

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Ballston Place

2502 Langston Blvd.

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Richmond Square

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Fitzroy

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Randolph Towers

3835 9th St N

4390 Lorcom Ln

3830 9th St N
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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 | $2,414 | $1,365 | $8,938 |
| Old Dominion 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,784 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Old Dominion 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,741 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Old Dominion 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,030 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Old Dominion 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,860 | $4,405 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 117 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 The Larkspur priced from $1,033. Gates of Ballston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,365. Here are the most affordable Old Dominion apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Erdo House | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Lee Heights Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Cavalier Club | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,664 |
| Falls Green | Studio-SCOA | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| Cortland at Falls Church | Broad | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Dominion, VA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Dominion area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 bed / 1 bath Model at Ballston Garden Apartments in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Old Dominion apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Wood Lee Arms starting at $2,395 with a $2.38 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballston Garden Apartments | 2 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Wood Lee Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement | 4118 18th Rd N | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Cortland on Adams | Barcroft | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Park MacArthur | Sycamore | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Gates of Ballston | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
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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 $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Dominion?
The cheapest apartment in Old Dominion is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in Old Dominion costs $12,895.
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 36 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 $152 which is $12,743 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Dominion.
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