
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Dominion Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (97 Rentals)
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The Larkspur

1947 N Dinwiddie St

4390 LORCOM Ln, Unit 709

6244 Williamsburg Blvd

2025 N Stafford St

2712 1st St S

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Gates of Ballston

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B
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2726 N Harrison St, Unit Basement

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

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6214 Langston Blvd, Unit Joe Colley

Lee Heights Apartments

4758 Lee Hwy

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Wood Lee Arms

Ten at Clarendon

901 N Monroe St, Unit 1409

3515 Washington Blvd
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Potomac Towers

Fisher House Apartments

Ballston Court

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2001 N Glebe Rd, Unit B

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Waverly Village

Park Lyn

2500 Langston Blvd.

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Cherry Hill Apartments

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Virginia Square Plaza

The George Mason Apartments
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Quincy Plaza

16th Street Apartments

2016 N Adams St, Unit 304

4030 Washington Blvd

Barton House

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Thomas Court

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The Horizons

4390 Lorcom Ln, Unit Lorcom Lane

Ballston Garden Apartments

Hunters Park
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The Springs Apartments

Calvert Manor Apartments

Ancient Oaks Apartments

Glenayr Apartments

Unity Homes at Ballston

Westover Flats I

Irving Apartments

616 N Piedmont St

Morene Apartments

The Ashtons
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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 | $2,389 | $1,500 | $8,938 |
| Old Dominion 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Old Dominion 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,771 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Old Dominion 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,949 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Old Dominion 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,648 | $4,405 | $9,007 |
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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 1 Bed 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 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Erdo House | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,527 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
| Circle Condominiums | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Cortland at Falls Church | Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $1,747 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Dominion, VA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Dominion area is the $2.52 price per square foot 3Bedroom 2Bathroom Model at Cavalier Club in the in the Yorktown neighborhood starting from $3,326. The second greatest value Old Dominion apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Wood Lee Arms starting at $2,085 with a $2.07 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier Club | 3Bedroom 2Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.52 |
| Wood Lee Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Cortland at Falls Church | Hillwood | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 2040 N Vermont St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| 6214 Langston Blvd, Unit Joe Colley | 6214 Langston Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Park Lyn | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Park MacArthur | Sycamore | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 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 $1,747.
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 $6,705.
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 $1,018 which is $5,687 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Dominion.
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