
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rivercrest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (54 Rentals)
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4390 LORCOM Ln, Unit 709, Unit 709

1955 N Cleveland St

Lee Heights Apartments

Wood Lee Arms

1931 N Cleveland St, Unit 408, Unit 408

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Waverly Village

1909 N Rhodes St

2100 Langston Blvd.

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Potomac Towers

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The Horizons

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Verde Pointe

Hunters Park

Calvert Manor Apartments

2040 N Vermont St

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Morene Apartments

Upton House

Leckey Gardens
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Lee Albemarle Apartments

1931 N Cleveland St

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Genova Apartments

1909 Key Blvd

1931 N Cleveland St, Unit 213, Unit 213

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4654 Charleston Ter NW
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5102 Warren Plz NW, Unit 3, Unit 3

The Berkshire Apartments

4100 W St NW

Foxhall Terrace

4465 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit 8

The Palisade Apartments

4465 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit 204

Morrisanne Apartments

4465 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit 111

4465 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit 4
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Sumner Highlands Apartments

Park MacArthur

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4471 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit 102, Unit 102

Avalon at Foxhall

4491 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit 303, Unit 303

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4545 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit g6, Unit g6

Tenley View Apartments

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4745 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit AU Park/Spring Valley Walk-In Basement Suite, Unit AU Park/Spring Valley Walk-In Basement Suite

2325 42nd St NW

4201 Cathedral Ave NW
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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 | $1,649 | $1,350 | $6,854 |
| Rivercrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,230 | $1,000 | $9,521 |
| Rivercrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,326 | $1,307 | $10,000+ |
| Rivercrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,995 | $3,045 | $6,585 |
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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. 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. 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 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Wood Lee Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,635 |
| Foxhall Terrace | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,694 |
| The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Sumner Highlands Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Park MacArthur | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rivercrest, VA
As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rivercrest area is the $2.67 price per square foot 4317 River Rd NW Model at 4317 River Rd NW, Unit apt 2 in the in the Tenleytown neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Rivercrest apartment is the Glencarlyn Model at Cortland on Adams starting at $2,814 with a $2.75 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, Unit apt 2 | 4317 River Rd NW | 3BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Cortland on Adams | Glencarlyn | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.75 |
| The Palisade Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| 2614 41st Street NW | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| MacArthur Boulevard Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
| Park MacArthur | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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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 $1,800.
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 $3,635.
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 127 regular apartments in Rivercrest 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 Rivercrest?
Cheap apartments in Rivercrest have an average cost of $973 which is $2,662 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rivercrest.
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