
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pentagon City Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,050 (61 Rentals)
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Dorchester Apartments

2511 S Grant St

Dominion Plaza

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Crystal House

Dominion Towers

Lenox Club

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The 1201 Apartments

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RiverHouse
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1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

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Dolley Madison Towers

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The Park At Arlington Ridge

2055 26th St S, Unit 2055 26th St S #110, Arlington, VA 22206

Parliament House

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Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike

Altaire

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Quimby on 23rd

Parc View Apartments

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Bell Arlington Ridge

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Crystal Towers

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826 20th St S, Unit 1

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0504

MAA National Landing

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Cortland Pentagon City

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Marlowe VA

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The Millennium

2465 Army Navy Dr

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922 19th St S, Unit Apartment 2
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Crystal Square

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0414

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0905

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Crystal Plaza

1300 Army Navy Dr, Unit 813

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The Zoe

1300 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 650

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Crystal City Lofts

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Reva

2465 Army Navy Dr, Unit 417
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1301 S Arlington Ridge Rd

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0107

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Valen

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1401 Joyce on Pentagon Row

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The Bartlett

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Crystal Flats

801 15th St S, Unit 722

801 15th St S, Unit 317

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The Gramercy

801 15th St S, Unit 719
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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 | $1,958 | $1,350 | $2,823 |
| Pentagon City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,565 | $1,500 | $7,437 |
| Pentagon City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,223 | $2,015 | $8,668 |
| Pentagon City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,566 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Pentagon City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $1,050 | $4,220 |
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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 National Landing priced from $1,050. Cortland on Pike has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,493. Here are the most affordable Pentagon City apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Landing | 919 | 4BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| Cortland on Pike | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,493 |
| Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Dominion Towers | Studio/one bath | Studio,1BA | $1,579 |
| Lenox Club | The Harrison I | Studio,1BA | $1,644 |
| Dorchester Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,660 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,703 |
| Arlington View Terraces | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,720 |
| Crystal House | A10 WF 80 | 1BR,1BA | $1,854 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pentagon City, VA
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pentagon City area is the $2.79 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath 1202 SF 22A Model at Crystal Plaza in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $3,352. The second greatest value Pentagon City apartment is the B2 Model at Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike starting at $2,749 with a $2.79 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Plaza | 2 Bed, 2 Bath 1202 SF 22A | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| 909 22nd St S, Unit 1 | 909 22nd St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Parc View Apartments | The Barcroft | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Crystal House | A15 | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 922 19th St S, Unit Apartment 2 | 922 19th St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| The 1201 Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Arlington View Terraces | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Dorchester Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Dolley Madison Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePentagon City, Arlington, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 $1,854.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pentagon City?
The cheapest apartment in Pentagon City is Dorchester Apartments which is listed at $1,575, while the average apartment in Pentagon City costs $2,660.
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 30 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 $269 which is $2,391 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pentagon City.
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