
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Dominion Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $934 (108 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Dominion area of Arlington.


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The Larkspur

1947 N Dinwiddie St

6244 Williamsburg Blvd

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5033 5th St N, Unit A bedroom in a 2 BR apartment

1114 N Taylor St, Unit B

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Wood Lee Arms

2642 N Pershing Dr

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2111 N Lincoln St, Unit Furnished 1BR

1931 N Cleveland St, Unit 205
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5733 Washington Blvd

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Westover Court Apartments

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Lee Heights Apartments

1122 N Utah St

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6214 Langston Blvd, Unit Joe Colley

1400 N Kenilworth St

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2001 N Glebe Rd, Unit B

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Waverly Village

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Park Carlyn

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Ballston Court

4635 20th Rd N

4318 N Pershing Dr

851 N Glebe Rd

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Cherry Hill Apartments

1050 N Taylor St

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The Horizons

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The George Mason Apartments

3000 Spout Run Pkwy
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727 Oakland N St, Unit 2

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16th Street Apartments

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Potomac Towers

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Barton House

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Thomas Court

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Virginia Square Plaza

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AVA Ballston

2016 N Adams St

1931 N Cleveland St

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Courtland Park
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1200 N Kennebec St, Unit B

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Quincy Plaza

3223 1st St N

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Virginia Square Towers

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The Clarendon

Hunters Park

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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 | $2,277 | $1,430 | $3,825 |
| Old Dominion 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,702 | $1,033 | $4,796 |
| Old Dominion 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,655 | $977 | $7,486 |
| Old Dominion 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,947 | $2,419 | $6,825 |
| Old Dominion 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,933 | $4,405 | $6,500 |
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There are currently 108 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 $1,382. Here are the most affordable Old Dominion apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,382 |
| Wood Lee Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,430 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,472 |
| 5733 Washington Blvd | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Lee Heights Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Dominion, VA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Dominion area is the $2.13 price per square foot 3 bed / bath Model at Ballston Garden Apartments in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Old Dominion apartment is the 2x2 Den Model at Birchwood starting at $3,450 with a $2.48 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. |
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| Ballston Garden Apartments | 3 bed / bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.13 |
| Birchwood | 2x2 Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| 5033 5th St N, Unit A bedroom in a 2 BR apartment | 5033 5th St N | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Park Carlyn | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 6034 Chesterbrook Rd, Unit B | 6034 Chesterbrook Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 6214 Langston Blvd, Unit Joe Colley | 6214 Langston Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 2040 N Vermont St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Larkspur | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 2001 N Glebe Rd, Unit B | 2001 N Glebe Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
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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 $1,550.
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 $2,906.
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 $537 which is $2,369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Dominion.
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