Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, WA from $1,100 (19 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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229 E Burke AveArlington, WA 98223

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Arlington, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington, WA

Pricing Updated: 11/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Arlington, WA area range in price from $1,199 to $4,300 with an overall median price of $2,674. The three Arlington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Gleneagle at $1,199, Sisco at $1,199, and Edgecomb at $1,199. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arlington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Gleneagle$2,279$1,199139
Sisco$2,295$1,199147
Edgecomb$2,932$1,199191
Lakewood Garden$2,932$1,493185
The Woodlands Sector$2,932$1,199175

Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, WA is a Studio unit found at The Outpost Apartments in the Edgecomb neighborhood priced from $1,199. Arlington 29 in the Edgecomb neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Outpost ApartmentsStudio G ADAStudio,1BA$1,199
Arlington 29StudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Pilchuck VillageS1Studio,1BA$1,403
Emory LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,435
The LuxStudioStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, WA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $1.58 price per square foot Cameron Model at Carrolls Creek Landing Townhomes in the in the Edgecomb neighborhood starting from $2,290. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Timbers by Vintage starting at $1,799 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Edgecomb neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carrolls Creek Landing TownhomesCameron3BR,2.5BA$1.58
The Timbers by Vintage2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.82
Arise Townhomes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.78
THE VILLAS AT PORTAGE CREEK2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.94
Remington Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom w/ Den2BR,1BA$2.45
The LodgeWhidbey1BR,1BA$2.31
Vintage at Lakewood Seniors2 Bedroom B | Age 55 Plus2BR,1BA$2.46
Park77Sahale Mountain1BR,1BA$2.52
The Vintage at Arlington Senior Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Age 55 plus1BR,1BA$2.31
Villas at Arlington1 Bed 1 Bath A1A1BR,1BA$2.36

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Getting Around Arlington, WA

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arlington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arlington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arlington is under $1,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington?

The cheapest apartment in Arlington is The Vintage at Arlington Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Arlington costs $2,674.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arlington?

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 208 regular apartments in Arlington 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 Arlington?

Cheap apartments in Arlington have an average cost of $533 which is $2,141 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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