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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Studio Apartments | $1,975 | $900 | $4,500 |
| Northern Virginia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| Northern Virginia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $840 | $10,000+ |
| Northern Virginia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,240 | $1,060 | $10,000+ |
| Northern Virginia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,967 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Northern Virginia, VA is found at The Gramercy in the Crystal City neighborhood and is 1,302 square feet priced from $3,597. Brentford at The Mile in the Madrillon Farms neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,252 square feet and currently listed start at $3,507. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Northern Virginia:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gramercy | 1 Bedroom + Loft, 1 Bath 1302 SF AL7 | 1,302 Sq Ft | $3,597 |
| Brentford at The Mile | A502 | 1,252 Sq Ft | $3,507 |
| Scout on the Circle Apartments | C2 | 1,237 Sq Ft | $2,998 |
| Gables Pointe 14 | B-C14.2 | 1,227 Sq Ft | $3,970 |
| Washington Landing Apartments | Conner | 1,213 Sq Ft | $1,585 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1AD | 1,200 Sq Ft | $2,132 |
| The 1201 Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 2 Bath | 1,195 Sq Ft | $2,425 |
| Crystal Towers | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath + Den 1184 SF 1D1B | 1,184 Sq Ft | $2,751 |
| Arrive 2801 | Fairfax | 1,120 Sq Ft | $2,222 |
| Three Collective | A5 w/ Den | 1,117 Sq Ft | $2,907 |
As of August 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Northern Virginia, VA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,033 at The Larkspur in the Maywood neighborhood. The second most affordable Northern Virginia 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Southridge Apartments starting at $1,074 in the Lake View of Culpeper neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Northern Virginia is currently $2,347. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Northern Virginia:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Larkspur | One Bedroom | $1,033 |
| Southridge Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,074 |
| The Shelton | One Bedroom | $1,080 |
| Skyline Vista Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,100 |
| Dominion Apartments | One bedroom | $1,100 |
| River Run | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | $1,199 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Northern Virginia is at The Larkspur listed at $1,033.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Northern Virginia is $2,347.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Northern Virginia is a 1,302 square feet unit starting from $3,597 at The Gramercy.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Northern Virginia is currently 1,050 sq ft.
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