Cheap Homes for Rent in the Bel Air Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (11 Rentals)

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property at 2843 Summerfield Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 31

2843 Summerfield Rd

Falls ChurchVA22042
property at 6918 Little Falls Rd

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 15

6918 Little Falls Rd

ArlingtonVA22213

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property at 7527 Fairwood Ln

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

7527 Fairwood Ln

Falls ChurchVA22046
property at 7428 Mason Ln

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7428 Mason Ln

Falls ChurchVA22042
property at 3505 Alpha Pl

$1,999

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$1,999

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$1,999

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

3505 Alpha Pl

AnnandaleVA22003
property at 2839 Kalmia Lee Ct

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2839 Kalmia Lee Ct, Unit A-301

2839 Kalmia Lee Ct
Falls ChurchVA22042

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property at 2827 Kalmia Lee Ct

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2827 Kalmia Lee Ct, Unit 102

2827 Kalmia Lee Ct
Falls ChurchVA22042

Bel Air, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bel Air Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bel Air area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Olde Salem Village priced from $1,061. Broadfalls has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,394. Here are the most affordable Bel Air apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olde Salem VillageStudio | S011BR,1BA$1,061
BroadfallsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,394
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityIndependenceStudio,1BA$1,467
Barcroft Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,488
Hillwood Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,523

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, DC

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bel Air area is the $2.39 price per square foot 3x1.5 1100 sf Model at Fairmont Gardens in the in the Annandale neighborhood starting from $2,629. The second greatest value Bel Air apartment is the B1 Model at Merrill House Apartments starting at $2,164 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Falls Church neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bel Air apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairmont Gardens3x1.5 1100 sf3BR,1.5BA$2.39
Merrill House ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.03
Fairfield Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.23
2914 Irvington Rd, Unit 002914 Irvington Rd1BR,1BA$1.88
Mayfair HouseRenovated 1Bd Top Level1BR,1BA$2.19
6662 Van Winkle Dr, Unit Studio6662 Van Winkle Dr1BR,1BA$2.56
Barcroft Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.23
Hillwood Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
BroadfallsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.50
Olde Salem VillageStudio | S011BR,1BA$2.13

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Bel Air, Washington, VA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bel Air

What type of rentals are currently available in Bel Air?

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in Bel Air, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,061 to $10,619. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bel Air ranging from $890 to $8,990.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bel Air?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bel Air ranges from $890 to $8,990 with an average monthly rent of $4,060.

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