
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pentagon City Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,000 (65 Rentals)
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Crystal House

1830 Columbia Pike

2511 S Grant St

Dorchester Apartments

Dominion Plaza

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

Dominion Towers

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The 1201 Apartments

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The Zoe

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Dolley Madison Towers

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Bell Arlington Ridge

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Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike

Lenox Club

Parliament House

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Crystal Towers

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Crystal Plaza
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The Park At Arlington Ridge

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Sage Modern Apartments

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Quimby on 23rd

Altaire

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0504

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Crystal Square

MAA National Landing

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Cortland Pentagon City

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The Millennium

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0414

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1401 Joyce on Pentagon Row

1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0905

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Marlowe VA

The Acadia at Metropolitan Park

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826 20th St S, Unit 1

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1034 17th St S, Unit 2TopFloor

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Lofts 590

2301 25th St S
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1221 S Eads St, Unit 01-0107

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Crystal Flats

2465 Army Navy Dr, Unit 101

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The Gramercy

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Valen

801 15th St S, Unit 317

801 15th St S, Unit 722

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Water Park Towers

801 15th St S, Unit 719

801 15th St S, Unit 1111
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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 | $2,071 | $1,486 | $7,809 |
| Pentagon City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,709 | $1,496 | $9,004 |
| Pentagon City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,419 | $2,015 | $10,000+ |
| Pentagon City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,624 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
| Pentagon City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $1,050 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 65 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 National Landing priced from $1,170. Crystal House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,486. Here are the most affordable Pentagon City apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Landing | 1009 | 4BR,2BA | $1,170 |
| Crystal House | S14 WF 50 | Studio,1BA | $1,486 |
| Cortland on Pike | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,498 |
| Dominion Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
| Dorchester Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,660 |
| RiverHouse | Studio | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,672 |
| Parc View Apartments | The Stratford | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Dominion Towers | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,734 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
| Concord Crystal City | Studio - aas1 | Studio,1BA | $1,824 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pentagon City, VA
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pentagon City area is the $1.87 price per square foot 4 bed / 2 bath Model at Parliament House in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Pentagon City apartment is the B2E Model at Bell Arlington Ridge starting at $2,724 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria 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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| Parliament House | 4 bed / 2 bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Bell Arlington Ridge | B2E | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Cortland on South Eads | Lincoln - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.82 |
| 1034 17th St S, Unit 2TopFloor | 1034 17th St S | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Eagle Rock Apartments at Columbia Pike | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| Crystal Plaza | 1 Bed, 1 Bath 884 SF 11A | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Dominion Towers | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Dolley Madison Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Crystal House | S5 | Studio ,1BA | $3.03 |
| Cortland on Pike | S1 - Affordable | Studio ,1BA | $2.78 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePentagon City, Arlington, VA
Ranked #35
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 $1,824.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pentagon City?
The cheapest apartment in Pentagon City is Crystal House which is listed at $1,496, while the average apartment in Pentagon City costs $3,850.
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 33 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 $154 which is $3,696 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pentagon City.
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