Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,200 (51 Rentals)

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property at 1912 S Glebe Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

1912 S Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22204
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Bell Arlington Ridge
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$1,775 - $5,409
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$1,742 - $5,376
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$33

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$1,775 - $5,409
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Bell Arlington Ridge

2400 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308
$1,795
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$1,795

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$1,795
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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Shirlington House
$1,813 - $4,217
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$1,640 - $4,044
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$173

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$1,813 - $4,217
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Shirlington House

4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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Dolley Madison Towers
Rent Specials
$1,875 - $3,870
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$1,875 - $3,870

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$1,875 - $3,870
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dolley Madison Towers

2300 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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property at 3456 S Stafford St

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3456 S Stafford St

ArlingtonVA22206
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Alister Arlington Ridge
$1,982 - $4,353
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$1,900 - $4,271
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Alister Arlington Ridge

2400 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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The Park At Arlington Ridge
Rent Specials
$1,997 - $3,532
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$1,968 - $3,503
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$29

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$1,997 - $3,532
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Park At Arlington Ridge

1800 S 26th St SArlington, VA 22206
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property at 3400 25th St S

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3400 25th St S

ArlingtonVA22206
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Avalon at Arlington Square
Rent Specials
$2,047 - $3,812
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$1,955 - $3,720
Required Monthly Fees
$92

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$2,047 - $3,812
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon at Arlington Square

2350 26th CtArlington, VA 22206
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property at 2509 S Walter Reed Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2509 S Walter Reed Dr

ArlingtonVA22206
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Barcroft Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Barcroft Apartments

1130 S George Mason DrArlington, VA 22204
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Taylor Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Square

4245 S 16th StArlington, VA 22204
property at 1500 S George Mason Dr

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1500 S George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
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The Spectrum
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Spectrum

5055 S Chesterfield RdArlington, VA 22206
property at 1521 S George Mason Dr

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

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1521 S George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 2983 Columbus St S

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2983 Columbus St S

ArlingtonVA22206
property at 4600 S Four Mile Run Dr

$1,785 - $2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4600 S Four Mile Run Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 2980 S Columbus St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2980 S Columbus St, Unit C2

2980 S Columbus St
ArlingtonVA22206

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Newport Village
Rent Specials
$1,628 - $3,374
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$1,517 - $3,263
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$111

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$1,628 - $3,374
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Newport Village

4757 W Braddock RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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The Alexander Apartments
$1,745 - $5,966
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$1,702 - $5,923
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The Alexander Apartments

4390 King StAlexandria, VA 22302
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property at 2500 N Van Dorn St

$1,850 - $2,995

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$1,850

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$1,850

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2500 N Van Dorn St

AlexandriaVA22302
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Arrive 2801
Rent Specials
$1,872 - $4,882
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$1,872 - $4,882

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$1,872 - $4,882
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Arrive 2801

2801 Park Center DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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property at 3304 Wyndham Cir

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3304 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3313 Wyndham Cir

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3313 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 1225 Martha Custis Dr

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1225 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302

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property at 4520 King St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4520 King St

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3308 Wyndham Cir

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3308 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3309 Wyndham Cir

$2,088

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$2,088

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$2,088

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3309 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3210 S 28th St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3210 S 28th St

AlexandriaVA22302
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The Nexus at West Alex
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Nexus at West Alex

3450 Berkley StAlexandria, VA 22302
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property at 3220 S 28th St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3220 S 28th St

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3306 Wyndham Cir

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3306 Wyndham Cir, Unit 328

3306 Wyndham Cir
AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3315 Wyndham Cir

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3315 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 4520 King St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4520 King St, Unit 601

4520 King St
AlexandriaVA22302

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Shirlington, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shirlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shirlington area of Washington, VA is a 3 Beds unit found at Fort Henry Garden priced from $1,371. Larchmont Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable Shirlington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fort Henry Garden3BR / 2BA Townhome3BR,2BA$1,371
Larchmont Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Lloyd Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1,419
Allendale Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$1,628
Parkstone Alexandria1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A021BR,1BA$1,650
Taylor Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,740
The Alexander ApartmentsStudio-S01Studio,1BA$1,745
Infinity ApartmentsAlpha Classic1BR,1BA$1,755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirlington, VA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shirlington area is the $2.28 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $3,255. The second greatest value Shirlington apartment is the 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath Model at Parkstone Alexandria starting at $2,211 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Green Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shirlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Newport VillageThree Bedroom C23BR,2BA$2.28
Parkstone Alexandria2 Bedroom - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.95
Bell Arlington RidgeB2E2BR,2BA$2.48
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.23
Braddock LeeBrentwood Renovated2BR,1BA$2.11
Taylor Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
The EncoreRenoir1BR,1BA$2.33
Lloyd Apartments2E2BR,1BA$2.47
Fort Henry Garden2Br / 1 BA Townhome2BR,1BA$2.34
Allendale Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.40

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Shirlington, Arlington, VA

Ranked #73

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shirlington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shirlington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shirlington is at The Alexander Apartments listed at $1,745.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shirlington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shirlington Apartment is $1,375 at Larchmont Village Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shirlington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shirlington is starting from $1,725 at Larchmont Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Shirlington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shirlington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fort Henry Garden and starts from $1,371.

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