
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pentagon City Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Pentagon City area of Arlington.


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Crystal House

Dominion Plaza

Dominion Towers

Dorchester Apartments

2465 Army Navy Dr, Unit 402

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505 18th St S

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RiverHouse
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1515 Richmond Hwy

The 1201 Apartments

Dorchester Towers Apartments

Parc View Apartments

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Bell Arlington Ridge

Lenox Club

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Crystal Plaza

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Dolley Madison Towers

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305 10th Street South

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Crystal Towers

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Quimby on 23rd

1211 S Eads St

1401 Joyce on Pentagon Row

2321 25th St S
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Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike

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The Park At Arlington Ridge

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Crystal City Lofts

MAA National Landing

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Cortland Pentagon City

1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd

Arlington View Terraces

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Pentagon City, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pentagon City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentagon City Studio Apartments | $1,959 | $1,381 | $5,294 |
| Pentagon City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,601 | $1,571 | $8,917 |
| Pentagon City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,308 | $1,890 | $9,471 |
| Pentagon City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,392 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Pentagon City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,734 | $1,050 | $6,408 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Pentagon City Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Pentagon City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pentagon City area of Washington, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at 2221 S Clark priced from $1,050. Crystal House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,381. Here are the most affordable Pentagon City apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2221 S Clark | Private Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| Crystal House | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,381 |
| Cortland on Pike | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
| Dominion Towers | Studio/one bath | Studio,1BA | $1,458 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,674 |
| Dorchester Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,680 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Cortland Columbia Pike | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,779 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pentagon City, VA
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pentagon City area is the $3.16 price per square foot Lincoln - Renovated Model at Cortland on South Eads in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $3,285. The second greatest value Pentagon City apartment is the A3 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike starting at $2,316 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the Cherrydale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pentagon City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Cortland on South Eads | Lincoln - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.16 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Dolley Madison Towers | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Bell Arlington Ridge | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| MAA National Landing | Studio 0x1 580-637 SF | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
| Crystal House | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Crystal Plaza | Studio, 1 Bath 593 SF 01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
| Cortland on Pike | S1 - Affordable | Studio ,1BA | $2.78 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePentagon City, Arlington, VA
Ranked #28
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pentagon City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pentagon City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pentagon City is under $1,779.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pentagon City?
The cheapest apartment in Pentagon City is Crystal House which is listed at $1,571, while the average apartment in Pentagon City costs $4,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pentagon City?
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 111 regular apartments in Pentagon City 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 Pentagon City?
Cheap apartments in Pentagon City have an average cost of $408 which is $3,692 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pentagon City.
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