
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverwood Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (132 Rentals)
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The Larkspur

Wholey Legacy Homes

Arna Marbella

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Nalbert Apartments

1021 Arlington Blvd

Lee Heights Apartments

Marbella Apartments

Woodbury Park at Courthouse
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Parc Rosslyn Apartments

5723 10th Rd N, Unit 8

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Wood Lee Arms

Ten at Clarendon

Cleveland Arms Apartments

1720 N Quinn St

1428 12th St N

Fisher House Apartments

1500 Arlington Apartments

2726 Washington Blvd
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4371 Cherry Hill Rd

16th Street Apartments

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Waverly Village

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London Normandy House

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Sheffield Court

1726 N Quinn St

2100 Langston Blvd.

1909 N Rhodes St

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Verde Pointe

1303 N Ode St
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1931 N Cleveland St

1121 Arlington Blvd

Lyon Place at Clarendon Center

Cherry Hill Apartments

Park Georgetown

1011 Arlington Blvd

1805 Key Blvd

Barton House

Virginia Square Plaza

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Rosslyn Towers
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Parkview Manor Apartments

Quincy Plaza

Arlington Courthouse Apartments

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4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement, Unit #Basement

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632 N Monroe St, Unit One, Unit One

Kenmore Apartments

Hunters Park

The Springs Apartments

Calvert Manor Apartments

Key Boulevard
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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 | $2,243 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Riverwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,821 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Riverwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,948 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Riverwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,797 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Riverwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,525 | $4,733 | $8,525 |
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There are currently 132 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 1 Bed unit found at The Larkspur priced from $1,033. Key Boulevard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Riverwood apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Sherry Hall | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Park Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,415 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,429 |
| The Garfield House | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Lencshire House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverwood, VA
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverwood area is the $2.20 price per square foot 3113 38th St NW Model at 3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights in the in the Northwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Riverwood apartment is the 4118 18th Rd N Model at 4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement starting at $2,000 with a $2.00 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights | 3113 38th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement | 4118 18th Rd N | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Terwilliger Place | 2B-E | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Longfellow | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| The Palisade Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| 3807 Fulton St NW, Unit B | 3807 Fulton St NW | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
| 2224 40th Street | 1BR + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Springs Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| 4585 MacArthur Blvd NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $1,450.
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 $22,244.
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 82 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 $386 which is $21,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverwood.
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