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3207 Smokey Point DrArlington, WA 98223
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Motto Apartments
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$1,825 - $3,150
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2100 172nd St NEMarysville, WA 98271
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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1419 150th Pl NW

MarysvilleWA98271

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Arlington, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington, WA

Pricing Updated: 06/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Arlington, WA area range in price from $1,299 to $3,507 with an overall median price of $2,524. The three Arlington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Gleneagle at $1,299, Sisco at $1,450, and The Woodlands Sector at $1,299. 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$2,155$1,29981
Sisco$2,258$1,45054
The Woodlands Sector$2,636$1,29991
Edgecomb$2,637$1,29998
Lakewood Garden$2,935$1,38762

Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Vintage at Arlington Senior Apartments in the Edgecomb neighborhood priced from $1,299. 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 Vintage at Arlington Senior Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Age 55 plus1BR,1BA$1,299
Arlington 29StudioStudio,1BA$1,299
The Outpost ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,399
The LuxStudioStudio,1BA$1,480
Emory LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,485
Vintage at Lakewood Seniors1 Bedroom | Age 55 Plus1BR,1BA$1,493
Paisley LoftsStudio AA6Studio,1BA$1,495
Centennial ParkLake ArmstrongStudio,1BA$1,515
Villas at Arlington1 Bed 1 Bath A51BR,1BA$1,618
Bridge Place1-BED 1-BATH1BR,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, WA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $2.15 price per square foot Orchard Model at Willowstone in the in the Kellogg Marsh neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 3 Bed, 2 Bath 60% Model at Villas at Lakewood starting at $2,330 with a $2.10 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.
WillowstoneOrchard3BR,2BA$2.15
Villas at Lakewood3 Bed, 2 Bath 60%3BR,2BA$2.10
Carrolls Creek Landing TownhomesBraemoor2BR,1.5BA$2.09
THE VILLAS AT PORTAGE CREEK2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.99
Remington Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom w/ Den2BR,1BA$2.51
Arise at Arlington2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.12
Park77Sahale Mountain1BR,1BA$2.52
Villas at Arlington1 Bed 1 Bath A51BR,1BA$2.48
The Vintage at Arlington Senior Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Age 55 plus1BR,1BA$2.00
Arlington 291 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.47

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,675.

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 $1,299, while the average apartment in Arlington costs $2,524.

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 37 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 $667 which is $1,857 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.

Expert Rental Resources

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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.