
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Penrose Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,300 (15 Rentals)
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Dorchester Apartments

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Penrose Apartments

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Penrose, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Penrose?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Penrose Studio Apartments | $2,409 | $1,520 | $3,989 |
Penrose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,583 | $1,325 | $9,478 |
Penrose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,686 | $1,467 | $8,448 |
Penrose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,234 | $2,400 | $7,410 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Penrose Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Penrose Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penrose area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fillmore Garden Apartments priced from $1,489. Dominion Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,522. Here are the most affordable Penrose apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,489 |
Dominion Towers | Studio/one bath | Studio,1BA | $1,522 |
Shawnee Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Crystal Plaza | Studio, 1 Bath 701 SF 01A | Studio,1BA | $1,747 |
Trove | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,838 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penrose, VA
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Penrose area is the $2.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Dorchester Apartments in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value Penrose apartment is the 2 Bed/1 Bath - B1C Model at Wellington starting at $2,203 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penrose apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Dorchester Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Wellington | 2 Bed/1 Bath - B1C | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
Columbia Crossing | A2 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Dorchester Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
2121 Columbia Pike | 9 | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
Penrose Apartments | 1B-B | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
Siena Park | a12 | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Avalon at Arlington Square | A1-Std-Upper | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Fillmore Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
The Park At Arlington Ridge | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 636 SF 11d-2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePenrose, Arlington, VA
Ranked #61
Among neighborhoods in Arlington, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Penrose Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
72 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
56 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penrose Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Penrose?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Penrose is under $2,151.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Penrose?
The cheapest apartment in Penrose is Fillmore Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,489, while the average apartment in Penrose costs $5,328.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Penrose?
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 34 regular apartments in Penrose 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 Penrose?
Cheap apartments in Penrose have an average cost of $385 which is $4,943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Penrose.
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