1912 S Glebe Rd
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $900 (56 Rentals)
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAllendale Garden Apartments
2806 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,653 - $4,631
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$1,504 - $4,482
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Alister Arlington Ridge
2400 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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$1,755 - $2,458
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityFort Henry Gardens
2470 S Lowell StArlington, VA 22206
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$1,760 - $3,345
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowInfinity Apartments
955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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$1,795
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$1,795
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$1,795
989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308
989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
2444 S Oakland St
ArlingtonVA22206
3007 S Buchanan St
ArlingtonVA22206
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$1,863 - $3,802
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$1,690 - $3,629
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$173
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$1,863 - $3,802
Shirlington House
4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,869 - $2,591
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPark Shirlington
4510 S 31st StArlington, VA 22206
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$1,895 - $3,870
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$1,895 - $3,870
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Dolley Madison Towers
2300 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
989 S Buchanan St, Unit 223
989 S Buchanan St
ArlingtonVA22204
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$1,959 - $4,928
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$1,801 - $4,770
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Bell Arlington Ridge
2400 24th Rd SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,973 - $3,329
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$1,944 - $3,300
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$29
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$1,973 - $3,329
The Park At Arlington Ridge
1800 S 26th St SArlington, VA 22206
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$1,984 - $4,621
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Citizen at Shirlington Village
3000 S Randolph StArlington, VA 22206
2983 S Columbus St
ArlingtonVA22206
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$2,011
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowShelton Apartments
3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
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$2,017 - $3,660
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$1,925 - $3,568
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$92
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$2,017 - $3,660
Avalon at Arlington Square
2350 26th CtArlington, VA 22206
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$2,059 - $4,028
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$2,029 - $3,998
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$2,059 - $4,028
Delancey at Shirlington Village
4220 Campbell AveArlington, VA 22206
3400 25th St S
ArlingtonVA22206
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2604 S Arlington Mill Dr
ArlingtonVA22206
2509 S Walter Reed Dr
ArlingtonVA22206
2509-D S Walter Reed Dr
ArlingtonVA22206
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Barcroft Apartments
1130 S George Mason DrArlington, VA 22204
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Buchanan Gardens Apartments
914-934 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
4500 S Four Mile Run Dr
ArlingtonVA22204
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Taylor Square
4245 S 16th StArlington, VA 22204
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Arna Valley View Apartments
2300 25th St SArlington, VA 22206
3719 S Kemper Rd
ArlingtonVA22206
989 S Buchanan St
ArlingtonVA22204
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1900 S Randolph St
ArlingtonVA22204
2983 Columbus St S
ArlingtonVA22206
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The Spectrum
5055 S Chesterfield RdArlington, VA 22206
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IO Piazza by Windsor
2727 S Quincy StArlington, VA 22206
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$1,419 - $2,120
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLloyd Apartments
800-802 Tennessee AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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$1,514 - $2,202
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBraddock Lee
2423 Menokin DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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$1,702 - $2,211
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowParkstone Alexandria
3001 Park Center DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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$1,727 - $3,318
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$1,616 - $3,207
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$111
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$1,727 - $3,318
Newport Village
4757 W Braddock RdAlexandria, VA 22311
1225 Martha Custis Dr
AlexandriaVA22302
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$1,806 - $3,514
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Encore
2215 N Pickett StAlexandria, VA 22304
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$1,851 - $6,145
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The Alexander Apartments
4390 King StAlexandria, VA 22302
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$1,896 - $3,913
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$1,879 - $3,896
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ELofts
4501 Ford AveAlexandria, VA 22302
3307 Wyndham Cir, Unit 1168
3307 Wyndham Cir
AlexandriaVA22302
4551 Strutfield Ln
AlexandriaVA22311
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$2,122 - $5,022
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowArrive 2801
2801 Park Center DrAlexandria, VA 22302
3309 Wyndham Cir
AlexandriaVA22302
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$2,172 - $3,818
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$2,150 - $3,796
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Park + Ford
4401 Ford AveAlexandria, VA 22302
3117 Ravensworth Pl
AlexandriaVA22302
3307 Wyndham Cir
AlexandriaVA22302
1536 Mt Eagle Pl
AlexandriaVA22302
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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 | $2,026 | $1,066 | $3,290 |
| Shirlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $1,092 | $4,683 |
| Shirlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,715 | $1,732 | $5,409 |
| Shirlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,352 | $1,998 | $5,022 |
| 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. Lloyd Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,569. 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 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,569 |
| Alister Arlington Ridge | S1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,653 |
| Parkstone Alexandria | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $1,702 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,727 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,740 |
| The Encore | Rembrandt | 1BR,1BA | $1,806 |
| Array at West Alex | e10a | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| The Alexander Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,851 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirlington, VA
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shirlington area is the $1.98 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2A Model at Newport Village in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $2,301. The second greatest value Shirlington apartment is the Norfolk Model at Arrive 2801 starting at $2,122 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Shirlington 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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| Newport Village | Two Bedroom B2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Braddock Lee | Brentwood Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Taylor Square | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Parkstone Alexandria | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Spectrum | Crimson & Indigo | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 2E | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Infinity Apartments | Alpha Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| The Encore | Rembrandt | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| 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 $1,851.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shirlington?
The cheapest apartment in Shirlington is Allendale Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,500, 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 5 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 $177 which is $3,693 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shirlington.
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