
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rivercrest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (52 Rentals)
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Wood Lee Arms

1955 N Cleveland St

Lee Heights Apartments

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Potomac Towers

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Waverly Village

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Cherry Hill Apartments

2016 N Adams St, Unit 304

3000 Spout Run Pkwy

3000 Spout Run Pkwy
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The Horizons

1931 N Cleveland St

4390 Lorcom Ln, Unit Lorcom Lane

Hunters Park

Calvert Manor Apartments

2040 N Vermont St

Ancient Oaks Apartments

Morene Apartments

Upton House

Leckey Gardens
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2030 N Adams St

Tuckahoe Apartments I

Fort Strong Properties

4124 Lee Hwy

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Scott Street Apartments

The Admiralty Apartments

Genova Apartments

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4312 River Rd NW, Unit Unit1

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5102 Warren Plz NW, Unit 3
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4200 Cathedral Ave NW, Unit 1110

4100 W St NW

The Berkshire Apartments

Foxhall Terrace

The Palisade Apartments

Morrisanne Apartments

4465 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit 111

Park MacArthur

4200 Cathedral Ave NW

4200 Cathedral Ave NW, Unit 708
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4471 MacArthur Blvd NW, Unit 102

Sumner Highlands Apartments

4201 Cathedral Ave NW

2325 42nd St NW

Avalon at Foxhall

Tenley View Apartments

4455 MacArthur Blvd NW

4585 MacArthur Blvd NW

Greenbriar

2400 41st St 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 | $1,789 | $1,100 | $5,735 |
| Rivercrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $1,093 | $9,521 |
| Rivercrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,290 | $1,307 | $10,000+ |
| Rivercrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,951 | $3,000 | $6,905 |
| Rivercrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,280 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rivercrest Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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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 $1,093. 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 | $1,093 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Lee Heights Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Berkshire Apartments | 0x1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,555 |
| Foxhall Terrace | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Park MacArthur | Sycamore | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Potomac Towers | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,844 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rivercrest, VA
As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rivercrest area is the $2.38 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Wood Lee Arms in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Rivercrest apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Palisade Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $2.32 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Lee Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| The Palisade Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| 2618 41st St NW | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Avalon at Foxhall | A2 | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.56 |
| Cortland on Adams | Barcroft | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Park MacArthur | Sycamore | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Spring Valley Apartments | Share 2 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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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 $1,845.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rivercrest?
The cheapest apartment in Rivercrest is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,093, while the average apartment in Rivercrest costs $11,280.
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 116 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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