
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverwood Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $835 (147 Rentals)
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The Larkspur

Robin Towers

Arna Marbella

Wholey Legacy Homes

2642 N Pershing Dr

Marbella Apartments

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2111 N Lincoln St, Unit Furnished 1BR

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1121 ARLINGTON, Unit 747 north

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community
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Wood Lee Arms

1111 Arlington Blvd

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1800 Oak

Lee Heights Apartments

5712 Washington Blvd, Unit 4

1400 N Kenilworth St

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2001 N Glebe Rd, Unit B

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Waverly Village

2030 N Adams St
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Parc Rosslyn Apartments

Ten at Clarendon

Woodbury Park

3515 Washington Blvd

Fisher House Apartments

4635 20th Rd N

1121 Arlington Blvd

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Potomac Towers

1500 Arlington Apartments

1208-C N Wayne St
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1724 N Quinn St

Arlington Courthouse Apartments

1021 Arlington Blvd

851 N Glebe Rd

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Sheffield Court

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Cherry Hill Apartments

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The Horizons

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Quincy Plaza

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Rosslyn Towers

Parkview Manor Apartments
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1813 Key Blvd

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1400 12th St N, Unit 33

1400 12th St N, Unit 33

16th Street Apartments

1510 12th St N

Hunters Park

The Springs Apartments

Calvert Manor Apartments

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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 | $2,217 | $1,295 | $4,184 |
| Riverwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,669 | $835 | $5,854 |
| Riverwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,646 | $977 | $8,959 |
| Riverwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,400 | $1,123 | $10,000+ |
| Riverwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,067 | $5,058 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 147 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 $977. 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-M | 2BR,1BA | $977 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,033 |
| Union on Queen | 2 Bed2 Bath ADU B 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1,336 |
| Robin Towers | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Arna Marbella | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,441 |
| The Garfield House | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,452 |
| Lencshire House | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 2655 41st St NW | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverwood, VA
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverwood area is the $2.32 price per square foot 2x1D Model at 4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments in the in the Spring Valley neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Riverwood apartment is the Fort Strong Villas - Near Courthouse Metro Model at Fort Strong Properties starting at $2,360 with a $2.33 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4000 Massachusetts Avenue Apartments | 2x1D | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Fort Strong Properties | Fort Strong Villas - Near Courthouse Metro | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Tennyson | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 2040 N Vermont St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Larkspur | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Park Crest Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| 3113 38th St NW, Unit Cathedral Heights | 3113 38th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| The Frederick | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| The Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
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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 $1,495.
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 $2,800.
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 152 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 $518 which is $2,282 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverwood.
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