
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rock Spring Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (59 Rentals)
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Wood Lee Arms

Lee Heights Apartments

Fisher House Apartments

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Waverly Village

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3816 17th St N, Unit English Basement Apt.

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Quincy Plaza

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4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement

Randolph Towers
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The Horizons

Richmond Square

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Avalon Arlington North

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Ballston Place

3830 9th St N

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The Point at Falls Church

J SOL

1024 N Utah St, Unit 625

6916 Fairfax Dr

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1121 N Taylor St, Unit A
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1001 N Randolph St

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4650 Washington Blvd, Unit SI FL4-ID601

1001 N Randolph St, Unit 104

4343 Cherry Hill Rd

4020 Washington Blvd, Unit 2

820 N Pollard St

Hunters Park

2040 N Vermont St

Unity Homes at Ballston

Westover Flats I
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Upton House

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5721 11th St N

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Randolph Street

5725 Washington Blvd

Randolph Street Apartments

4126 Lee Hwy

Genova Apartments

The Amelia

AVA Ballston

3830 9th St N, Unit 108E

888 N Quincy St

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Rock Spring, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rock Spring?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Spring Studio Apartments | $2,147 | $1,575 | $3,600 |
| Rock Spring 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,603 | $1,550 | $3,955 |
| Rock Spring 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,695 | $2,085 | $7,919 |
| Rock Spring 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,968 | $2,485 | $6,805 |
| Rock Spring 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,439 | $8,439 | $8,439 |
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Cheapest Available Rock Spring Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rock Spring area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashtons priced from $1,450. Winter Hill Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Rock Spring apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Winter Hill Senior Apartments | Upstairs Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Wood Lee Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| Broad & Washington | Studio ADU-S7 | Studio,1BA | $1,736 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Read Building | The Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Lee Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| The Horizons | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 700 SF 11 | 1BR,1BA | $2,053 |
| Fisher House Apartments | 2C 60% | 2BR,1BA | $2,127 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Spring, VA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rock Spring area is the $3.21 price per square foot B2A Model at The Point at Falls Church in the in the Yorktown neighborhood starting from $3,521. The second greatest value Rock Spring 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 Rock Spring apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Point at Falls Church | B2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| 4118 18th Rd N, Unit #Basement | 4118 18th Rd N | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 1121 N Taylor St, Unit A | 1121 N Taylor St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.65 |
| Lee Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Ballston Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Fisher House Apartments | 2C 60% | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Read Building | The Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Winter Hill Senior Apartments | Upstairs Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rock Spring Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rock Spring?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rock Spring is under $2,127.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rock Spring?
The cheapest apartment in Rock Spring is Ashtons which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Rock Spring costs $8,439.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rock Spring?
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 9 regular apartments in Rock Spring 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 Rock Spring?
Cheap apartments in Rock Spring have an average cost of $225 which is $8,214 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rock Spring.
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