
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverwood Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $600 (92 Rentals)
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The Larkspur

1230 N Quinn St

4300 N Carlin Springs Rd

1220 N Quinn St

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Lee Heights Apartments

Nalbert Apartments

5723 10th Rd N

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Potomac Towers
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Wood Lee Arms

Waverly Village

1121 Arlington Blvd, Unit 1121

Parc Rosslyn Apartments

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1200 N Veitch St

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1111 Arlington Blvd

Ten at Clarendon

1121 Arlington Blvd

1841 N Dinwiddie St
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Sheffield Court

945 N Barton St

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2040 N Vermont St

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Morene Apartments

616 N Piedmont St

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Riverwood, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwood Studio Apartments | $2,178 | $1,300 | $6,795 |
| Riverwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $737 | $10,000+ |
| Riverwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,825 | $737 | $10,000+ |
| Riverwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,714 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Riverwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,003 | $4,938 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 92 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverwood Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Riverwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverwood area of Washington, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Terwilliger Place priced from $981. The Larkspur has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,033. Here are the most affordable Riverwood apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-B | 2BR,1BA | $981 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Sherry Hall | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Carillon House | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,444 |
| Park Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,451 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,452 |
| Lencshire House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,515 |
| Tunlaw Courts | 2634-108 | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverwood, VA
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverwood area is the $2.43 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Quincy Plaza in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,340. The second greatest value Riverwood apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Colonial Village West starting at $2,275 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Plaza | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Colonial Village West | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| Ballston Garden Apartments | 2 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Terwilliger Place | 3B-A | 3BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| Woodbury Park at Courthouse | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| The Larkspur | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Park MacArthur | Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Chaucer | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Morrisanne Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverwood, Arlington, VA
Ranked #12
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Riverwood, Arlington, VA
Washington Liberty High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverwood is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverwood?
The cheapest apartment in Riverwood is The Larkspur which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in Riverwood costs $22,081.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverwood?
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 137 regular apartments in Riverwood 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 Riverwood?
Cheap apartments in Riverwood have an average cost of $300 which is $21,781 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverwood.
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