Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,020 (51 Rentals)

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The Shelton
$1,020 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,020 - $4,500

Total Monthly Price$1,020 - $4,500
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Shelton

3215 24th St SArlington, VA 22206
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property at 1912 S Glebe Rd
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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1912 S Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22204
property at 3001 20th Ct S
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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3001 20th Ct S

ArlingtonVA22204
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Fort Henry Garden
$1,371 - $2,275

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,371 - $2,275

Total Monthly Price$1,371 - $2,275
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fort Henry Garden

2470 S Lowell StArlington, VA 22206
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property at 3408 25th St S
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

3408 25th St S

ArlingtonVA22206
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Park Shirlington
Rent Specials
$1,699 - $2,591

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,699 - $2,591

Total Monthly Price$1,699 - $2,591
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park Shirlington

4505 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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Infinity Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,760 - $2,735

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,760 - $2,735

Total Monthly Price$1,760 - $2,735
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Infinity Apartments

955 S Columbus StArlington, VA 22204
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989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308
$1,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

989 S Buchanan St, Unit #308

989 S Buchanan StArlington, VA 22204
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Shirlington House
$1,883 - $3,709

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,710 - $3,536
Required Monthly Fees$173

Total Monthly Price$1,883 - $3,709
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Shirlington House

4201 31st St SArlington, VA 22206
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Avalon at Arlington Square
Rent Specials
$1,897 - $3,572

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,805 - $3,480
Required Monthly Fees$92

Total Monthly Price$1,897 - $3,572
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 13

Avalon at Arlington Square

2350 26th CtArlington, VA 22206
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The Park At Arlington Ridge
Rent Specials
$1,968 - $3,208

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,939 - $3,179
Required Monthly Fees$29

Total Monthly Price$1,968 - $3,208
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

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 13

3400 25th St S

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
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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
$1,895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,895

Total Monthly Price$1,895
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1521 S George Mason Dr

ArlingtonVA22204
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Larchmont Village Apartments
$1,250 - $1,900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250 - $1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,900
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Larchmont Village Apartments

3400 N Beauregard StAlexandria, VA 22302
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Braddock Lee
Rent Specials
$1,395 - $2,193

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395 - $2,193

Total Monthly Price$1,395 - $2,193
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Braddock Lee

2423 Menokin DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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Lloyd Apartments
$1,419 - $41,569

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,419 - $41,569

Total Monthly Price$1,419 - $41,569
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lloyd Apartments

800-802 Tennessee AveAlexandria, VA 22305
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Newport Village
$1,601 - $3,355

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,490 - $3,244
Required Monthly Fees$111

Total Monthly Price$1,601 - $3,355
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Newport Village

4757 W Braddock RdAlexandria, VA 22311
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Parkstone
$1,650 - $2,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650 - $2,350

Total Monthly Price$1,650 - $2,350
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkstone

3001 Park Center DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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The Encore
Rent Specials
$1,657 - $3,804

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,657 - $3,804

Total Monthly Price$1,657 - $3,804
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Encore

2215 N Pickett StAlexandria, VA 22304
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property at 3312 S 28th St
$1,725 - $1,825

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,725

Total Monthly Price$1,725
1 Bedroom Rentals
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3312 S 28th St

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3309 Wyndham Cir
$1,875

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,875

Total Monthly Price$1,875
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3309 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3313 Wyndham Cir
$1,925

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,925

Total Monthly Price$1,925
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3313 Wyndham Cir

AlexandriaVA22302
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Arrive 2801
Rent Specials
$1,932 - $4,922

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,932 - $4,922

Total Monthly Price$1,932 - $4,922
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arrive 2801

2801 Park Center DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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ELofts
$1,966 - $3,871

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,879 - $3,784
Required Monthly FeesVaries

Total Monthly PriceVaries
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ELofts

4501 Ford AveAlexandria, VA 22302
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property at 4551 Strutfield Ln
$1,999

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,999

Total Monthly Price$1,999
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Luxury

4551 Strutfield Ln, Unit 4416

4551 Strutfield Ln
AlexandriaVA22311
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property at 4520 King St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4520 King St

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3210 S 28th St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$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 3306 Wyndham Cir
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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3306 Wyndham Cir, Unit 328

3306 Wyndham Cir
AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3220 S 28th St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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3220 S 28th St

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 1225 Martha Custis Dr
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1225 Martha Custis Dr, Unit 815

1225 Martha Custis Dr
AlexandriaVA22302
property at 3592 Martha Custis Dr
$1,875

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,875

Total Monthly Price$1,875
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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3592 Martha Custis Dr

AlexandriaVA22302
property at 2500 N Van Dorn St
$1,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2500 N Van Dorn St, Unit 610

2500 N Van Dorn 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 1 Bed unit found at The Shelton priced from $1,080. Larchmont Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Shirlington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SheltonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,080
Larchmont Village ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,250
Fort Henry Garden3BR / 2BA Townhome3BR,2BA$1,371
Allendale Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Lloyd Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,509
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$1,601
Braddock LeeArbor Renovated1BR,1BA$1,638
Parkstone1/1/A-W-O1BR,1BA$1,650
The EncoreRembrandt1BR,1BA$1,663
Virginia Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirlington, VA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shirlington area is the $2.20 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2 Model at Newport Village in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $3,148. The second greatest value Shirlington apartment is the Monet Model at The Encore starting at $2,840 with a $2.45 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Newport VillageThree Bedroom C23BR,2BA$2.20
The EncoreMonet3BR,3BA$2.45
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.06
Taylor Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.93
The SheltonTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.28
Lloyd Apartments2E2BR,1BA$2.37
Fort Henry Garden2Br / 1 BA Townhome2BR,1BA$2.34
Dolley Madison Towers1x11BR,1BA$2.59
Braddock LeeArbor Renovated1BR,1BA$2.48
Allendale Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.40

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Shirlington, Arlington, VA

Ranked #74

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 Larchmont Village Apartments listed at $1,250.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shirlington Apartment is $1,080 at The Shelton.

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 $1,696 at Virginia Gardens.

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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