Cheap Homes for Rent in the Penrose Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,300 (3 Rentals)

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property at 2712 1st St S

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2712 1st St S

ArlingtonVA22204

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property at 947 S Scott St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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947 S Scott St

ArlingtonVA22204

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property at 2030 6th St S

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2030 6th St S

ArlingtonVA22204

Penrose, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penrose, VA

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penrose area is the $2.81 price per square foot B2 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike in the in the Cherrydale neighborhood starting from $2,769. The second greatest value Penrose apartment is the 2BR Model at Columbia Pike Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penrose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia PikeB22BR,2BA$2.81
Columbia Pike Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$2.11
Dominion TowersTwo Bedroom/One Bath2BR,1BA$2.54
Shawnee ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.71
2121 Columbia Pike61BR,1BA$2.65
Dorchester Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.35
Penrose Square Apartments1B-A1BR,1BA$2.92
Fillmore Garden Apartments1 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2.24
2200 Columbia Pike91BR,1BA$3.21
Cortland on PikeS1 - AffordableStudio ,1BA$2.85

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Penrose, Arlington, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Penrose

What type of rentals are currently available in Penrose?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Penrose, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,325 to $10,727. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Penrose ranging from $1,350 to $3,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Penrose?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Penrose ranges from $1,350 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,612.

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