
Apartments for Rent in the Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA (156 Rentals)


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Park Shirlington

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Avalon at Arlington Square

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The Citizen at Shirlington Village

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Infinity Apartments

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Shirlington House

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Dolley Madison Towers

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The Park At Arlington Ridge

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Allendale Garden Apartments

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Bell Arlington Ridge
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Virginia Gardens

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Fort Henry Garden

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The Shelton

3612 Kemper Rd

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 819

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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

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4531 28th Rd S, Unit Apt C

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1501 South George Mason Drive, Unit 13

2226 S Quincy St, Unit 1

2507 S Walter Reed Dr, Unit A
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4811 30th St S, Unit Fully Furnished Arlington 2 month Sublet

1912 S Glebe Rd

3001 20th Ct S

2055 26th St S, Unit 2055 26th St S #110, Arlington, VA 22206

3537 S Stafford St, Unit 3537 S. Stafford St. #B1, Arlington, VA 22206

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2350 26th Ct S, Unit SI FL1-ID6013A

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2350 26th Ct S, Unit SI FL2-ID4127A

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2350 26th Ct S

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2350 26th Ct S

2430 S Oakland St
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2430 S Oakland St

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 341

3501 S Stafford St

4600 28th Rd S, Unit C

3400 25th St S

3008 S Abingdon St

2883 S Abingdon St

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr

3408 25th St S

4814 30th St S
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989 S Buchanan St

2725 S Walter Reed Dr

2604 S Arlington Mill Dr

2465 Army Navy Dr

2713 S Walter Reed Dr

2983 S Columbus St

2509-D S Walter Reed Dr

2852C S Wakefield St

4603 S 28th St

2124 S Oxford St
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Shirlington, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shirlington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirlington Studio Apartments | $1,881 | $1,020 | $4,500 |
| Shirlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $1,419 | $3,352 |
| Shirlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,489 | $1,256 | $4,272 |
| Shirlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,172 | $1,726 | $4,975 |
| Shirlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $3,870 | $3,870 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Shirlington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,758 | $2,200 | $3,500 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,781 | $2,800 | $5,350 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $4,100 | $4,000 | $4,300 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleShirlington, Arlington, VA
Ranked #74
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Shirlington
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Shirlington area of Arlington, VA?
As of today, September 12, 2026, there are currently 156 available Shirlington apartments priced from $1,020 to $4,975, with an average monthly rent of $2,317.
How much are Studio apartments in Shirlington?
There are currently 20 Studio Apartments in Shirlington with rent ranges from $1,020 to $4,500 with an average price of $1,881.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Shirlington Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Shirlington ranges from $1,419 to $3,352 with an average monthly rent of $2,072.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Shirlington cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Shirlington range from $1,256 to $4,272. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,489.
How expensive are Shirlington Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 21 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Shirlington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,726 to $4,975 - averaging $3,172 for the location.
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