
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $900 (28 Rentals)
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1912 S Glebe Rd

2465 Army Navy Dr, Unit 402

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 1129

4069 S Four Mile Run Dr, Unit 401

Shelton Apartments

Shirlington House
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Infinity Apartments

4500 S Four Mile Run Dr

4600 S Four Mile Run Dr
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4529 28th Rd S

2500 N Van Dorn St

Braddock Lee

Lloyd Apartments

Newport Village

The Encore
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The Alexander Apartments

3101 N Hampton Dr

4520 King 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 | $1,774 | $1,500 | $2,574 |
| Shirlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,162 | $1,535 | $3,642 |
| Shirlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $1,858 | $4,167 |
| Shirlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,102 | $2,353 | $5,112 |
| Shirlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $3,870 | $3,870 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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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 Braddock Lee priced from $1,535. Alister Arlington Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,597. Here are the most affordable Shirlington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braddock Lee | Arbor | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
| Alister Arlington Ridge | S1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,597 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,609 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Shirlington House | S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,655 |
| The Encore | 11a *Newly Renovated Homes Available | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Shelton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,707 |
| The Alexander Apartments | Studio-S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,730 |
| Infinity Apartments | Alpha Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Avalon at Arlington Square | A3-Std-Floor1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,844 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirlington, VA
As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shirlington area is the $2.62 price per square foot Jubilee Renovated Model at Infinity Apartments in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $2,749. The second greatest value Shirlington apartment is the Norfolk Model at Arrive 2801 starting at $2,242 with a $2.39 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Apartments | Jubilee Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| 4531 28th Rd S, Unit Apt C | 4531 28th Rd S | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Dolley Madison Towers | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| The Citizen at Shirlington Village | POTOMAC | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| The Encore | 11a *Newly Renovated Homes Available | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Park Shirlington | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Lloyd Apartments | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Shelton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
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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 $1,844.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shirlington?
The cheapest apartment in Shirlington is Braddock Lee which is listed at $1,535, 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 50 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 $1,144 which is $2,726 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shirlington.
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