3001 20th Ct S
ArlingtonVA22204
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $900 (29 Rentals)
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$1,066 - $2,011
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowShelton Apartments
3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
1912 S Glebe Rd
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,500
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAllendale Garden Apartments
2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,628 - $3,558
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$1,455 - $3,385
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$1,628 - $3,558
Shirlington House
4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
2108 S Quincy St, Unit 1
2108 S Quincy St
ArlingtonVA22204
4069 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 401, Unit 401
4069 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
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1529 S George Mason Dr, Unit George Mason Village, Unit George Mason Village
1529 S George Mason Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
3404 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
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$1,795
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1Total Monthly Price
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$1,795
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$1,795
989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308, Unit #308
989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,796 - $3,345
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowInfinity Apartments
955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,845 - $2,557
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark Shirlington
4510 S 31st StArlington, VA 22206
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Arna Valley View Apartments
2300 25th St SArlington, VA 22206
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Barcroft Apartments
1130 S George Mason DrArlington, VA 22204
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Buchanan Gardens Apartments
914-934 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
4500 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
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The Spectrum
5055 S Chesterfield RdArlington, VA 22206
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Alister Arlington Ridge
2400 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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$1,459 - $2,158
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLloyd Apartments
800-802 Tennessee AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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$1,625 - $2,294
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$1,523 - $2,192
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$1,625 - $2,294
Braddock Lee
2423 Menokin DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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$1,738 - $3,535
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$1,627 - $3,424
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$1,738 - $3,535
Newport Village
4757 W Braddock RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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1225 Martha Custis Dr
AlexandriaVA22302
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$1,786 - $5,497
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$1,763 - $5,474
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The Alexander Apartments
4390 King StAlexandria, VA 22302
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$1,880 - $3,465
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$1,734 - $3,319
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The Encore
2215 N Pickett StAlexandria, VA 22304
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Larchmont Village Apartment
3400 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22302
2500 N Van Dorn St
AlexandriaVA22302
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The Nexus at West Alex
3450 Berkley StAlexandria, VA 22302
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Fort Ward Apartments
4301 W Braddock RdAlexandria, VA 22304
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Parc East
1225 Martha Custis DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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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 |
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| Shirlington Studio Apartments | $1,809 | $1,066 | $2,333 |
| Shirlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $1,092 | $3,448 |
| Shirlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,663 | $2,003 | $3,887 |
| Shirlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,439 | $1,998 | $5,245 |
| Shirlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $3,870 | $3,870 |
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Cheapest Available Shirlington Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shirlington area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Allendale Garden Apartments priced from $1,500. Braddock Lee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here are the most affordable Shirlington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Braddock Lee | Ascott | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,738 |
| The Spectrum | Crimson & Indigo | 1BR,1BA | $1,796 |
| Infinity Apartments | Alpha Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,796 |
| Alister Arlington Ridge | S1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,841 |
| Park Shirlington | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| The Encore | Rembrandt | 1BR,1BA | $1,880 |
| ELofts | 6A 0 bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,916 |
| The Alexander Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A14 | 1BR,1BA | $1,928 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirlington, VA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shirlington area is the $2.35 price per square foot B2 Model at Halstead Tower by Windsor in the in the Green Valley neighborhood starting from $2,551. The second greatest value Shirlington apartment is the Jubilee Renovated Model at Infinity Apartments starting at $2,765 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Ashton Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shirlington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Halstead Tower by Windsor | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
| Infinity Apartments | Jubilee Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 2C | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| The Spectrum | Crimson & Indigo | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Shelton Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| The Encore | Rembrandt | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Park Shirlington | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Allendale Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
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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 $1,928.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shirlington?
The cheapest apartment in Shirlington is Lloyd Apartments which is listed at $1,459, 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 24 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 $1,006 which is $2,864 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shirlington.
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