
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rivercrest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (61 Rentals)
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4390 LORCOM Ln, Unit 709

2025 N Stafford St

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2726 N Harrison St, Unit Basement

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4758 Lee Hwy

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Potomac Towers

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Wood Lee Arms

4635 20th Rd N

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Waverly Village
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2111 N Lincoln St, Unit Furnished 1BR

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The Horizons

1931 N Cleveland St

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Verde Pointe

Hunters Park

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Upton House
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Leckey Gardens

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Circle Condominiums

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Scott Street Apartments

2040 N Vermont St

The Admiralty Apartments

Genova Apartments

1808 Queens Ln
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4312 River Rd NW, Unit Unit1

The MacArthur Apartments

Foxhall Terrace

The Berkshire Apartments

Morrisanne Apartments

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4514 Albemarle St NW, Unit 1

The Palisade Apartments

Park MacArthur

4465 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit 106

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4471 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit 103
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2400 41st St NW

4200 Cathedral Ave NW, Unit 708

4200 Cathedral Ave NW

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1636 44th St NW, Unit English Basement

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4471 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit 102

Sumner Highlands Apartments

4201 Cathedral Ave NW

Avalon at Foxhall

2325 42nd St NW

4200 Cathedral Ave NW, Unit 902
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Rivercrest, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rivercrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivercrest Studio Apartments | $1,784 | $1,500 | $5,735 |
| Rivercrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,233 | $1,033 | $9,521 |
| Rivercrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,243 | $1,307 | $10,000+ |
| Rivercrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,789 | $2,650 | $6,285 |
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Cheapest Available Rivercrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rivercrest area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Larkspur priced from $1,033. The MacArthur Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Rivercrest apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| The MacArthur Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
| Circle Condominiums | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Potomac Towers | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,657 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,745 |
| Park MacArthur | Sycamore | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rivercrest, VA
As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rivercrest area is the $2.27 price per square foot 4317 River Rd NW Model at 4317 River Rd NW in the in the Tenleytown neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Rivercrest apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 2040 N Vermont St starting at $1,895 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rivercrest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4317 River Rd NW | 4317 River Rd NW | 3BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 2040 N Vermont St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Avalon at Foxhall | A2 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.57 |
| The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Park MacArthur | Sycamore | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Spring Valley Apartments | Share 2 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Foxhall Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
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Best Local Schools in Rivercrest, Arlington, VA
Key Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rivercrest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rivercrest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rivercrest is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rivercrest?
The cheapest apartment in Rivercrest is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in Rivercrest costs $2,225.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rivercrest?
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 112 regular apartments in Rivercrest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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