
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rock Spring Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $800 (57 Rentals)
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2405 N Quintana St

4390 LORCOM Ln, Unit 709, Unit 709

1904 N Woodley St, Unit #1

Lee Heights Apartments

Wood Lee Arms

Fisher House Apartments

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Waverly Village

Cherry Hill Apartments

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Quincy Plaza

Randolph Towers

J SOL

1024 N Utah St

1001 N Randolph St

Richmond Square

4207 15th St N

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Ballston Place

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Avalon Arlington North

The Point at Falls Church
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J Luna at Ballston

851 N Glebe Rd

3830 9th St N

2200 N Westmoreland St

1001 N Randolph St, Unit 104, Unit 104

1029 N Stuart St

Hunters Park

2040 N Vermont St

Unity Homes at Ballston

Westover Flats I
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Upton House

5721 11th St N

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Leckey Gardens

Westover Court Apartments

Cameron Commons Apartments

Tuckahoe Apartments II

Tuckahoe Apartments I

Lee Albemarle Apartments

Randolph Street
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5725 Washington Blvd

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Genova Apartments

The Amelia

AVA Ballston

Randolph Apartments

2161 N Brandywine St

Winter Hill Senior Apartments

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Broad & Washington

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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 | $2,069 | $1,600 | $3,600 |
| Rock Spring 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,662 | $1,250 | $6,356 |
| Rock Spring 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,795 | $2,085 | $10,000+ |
| Rock Spring 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,089 | $3,045 | $9,708 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rock Spring Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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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 Hunters Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Winter Hill Senior Apartments | Upstairs Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Wood Lee Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Broad & Washington | Studio ADU-S7 | Studio,1BA | $1,729 |
| Fisher House Apartments | 1C BFR 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,780 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Read Building | The Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| The Horizons | Studio, 1 Bath 500 SF 01 | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| AVA Ballston | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $2,235 |
| J SOL | A1 | Studio,1BA | $2,252 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Spring, VA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rock Spring area is the $3.18 price per square foot 2x2 Modernized Model at Richmond Square in the in the Maywood neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Rock Spring apartment is the B2A Model at The Point at Falls Church starting at $3,426 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Yorktown 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Square | 2x2 Modernized | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| The Point at Falls Church | B2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| Northgate at Falls Church | 2x2E | 2BR,2BA | $3.23 |
| Broad & Washington | 1 Bed/1 Bath Den-D1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.98 |
| Ballston Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Waverly Village | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Read Building | The Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Winter Hill Senior Apartments | Upstairs Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Hunters Park | One Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| Fisher House Apartments | 1C BFR 60% | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
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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 $2,252.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rock Spring?
The cheapest apartment in Rock Spring is Hunters Park which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Rock Spring costs $3,645.
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 14 regular apartments in Rock Spring that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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