
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,755 (18 Rentals)


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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 | $2,022 | $1,566 | $3,217 |
| Shirlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,217 | $1,500 | $4,768 |
Shirlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,710 | $1,755 | $4,042 |
| Shirlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,427 | $2,026 | $5,135 |
| Shirlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $3,870 | $3,870 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleShirlington, Arlington, VA
Ranked #70
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shirlington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shirlington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shirlington is under $1,825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shirlington?
The cheapest apartment in Shirlington is Lloyd Apartments which is listed at $1,989, while the average apartment in Shirlington costs $3,870.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shirlington?
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 4 regular apartments in Shirlington 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 Shirlington?
Cheap apartments in Shirlington have an average cost of $185 which is $3,685 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shirlington.
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