
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverwood Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (129 Rentals)
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The Larkspur

Arna Marbella

1220 N Quinn St

Wholey Legacy Homes

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900 N Ivy St, Unit 900 N Ivy St Apt 2 SE

1021 Arlington Blvd

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1121 ARLINGTON, Unit 747 north

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Nalbert Apartments
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Lee Heights Apartments

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Wood Lee Arms

Marbella Apartments

5712 Washington Blvd, Unit 4

Woodbury Park at Courthouse

Fisher House Apartments

1200 N Nash St

Parc Rosslyn Apartments

Robin Towers

Ten at Clarendon
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1305 N Ode St

1428 12th St N

3515 Washington Blvd

4020 Washington Blvd, Unit 3

1500 Arlington Apartments

16th Street Apartments

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2001 N Glebe Rd, Unit B

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Waverly Village

1905 N Rhodes St

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1121 Arlington Blvd, Unit 1121
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Cleveland Arms Apartments

Park Georgetown

2500 Langston Blvd.

1011 Arlington Blvd

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Sheffield Court

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The Crestmont

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Parkview Manor Apartments

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Quincy Plaza

3000 Spout Run Pkwy
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Hunters Park

The Springs Apartments

Calvert Manor Apartments

2040 N Vermont St

Queens Court Apartments

Ancient Oaks Apartments

CE Scott

Key Boulevard

Unity Homes at Ballston

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 | $2,396 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Riverwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,894 | $838 | $10,000+ |
| Riverwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,077 | $981 | $10,000+ |
| Riverwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,902 | $1,126 | $10,000+ |
| Riverwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,735 | $4,600 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 129 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. Arna Marbella has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. 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 |
| Arna Marbella | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Key Boulevard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,356 |
| 4000 Massachusetts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Chancery Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,404 |
| Wholey Legacy Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,441 |
| The Garfield House | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Park Crest Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,461 |
| Lencshire House | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Foxhall Terrace | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverwood, VA
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverwood area is the $2.06 price per square foot 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 Model at London Normandy House in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $2,467. The second greatest value Riverwood apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Wood Lee Arms starting at $2,130 with a $2.12 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Normandy House | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Wood Lee Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 3807 Fulton St NW, Unit B | 3807 Fulton St NW | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | Tennyson | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 2224 40th Street | 1BR + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Colonial Village West | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 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 Palisade Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverwood, Arlington, VA
Ranked #13
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 $1,495.
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 $6,300.
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 90 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 $247 which is $6,053 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverwood.
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