
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA from $500 (283 Rentals)
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Apex Apartments

813 N Jackson St, Unit 3

Gates of Ballston

Buckingham Village

Arlington Mill Residences

Terwilliger Place

Woodbury Park at Courthouse

Oakland Apartments

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Dominion Towers

Dorchester Apartments

5723 10th Rd N

The Larkspur

738 N Wakefield St

Shelton Apartments

Wood Lee Arms

Fillmore Garden Apartments

Dominion Plaza

1021 Arlington Blvd

1401 N Taft St

1300 Army Navy Dr

2200 Columbia Pike

Fisher House Apartments

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

Arlington Courthouse Apartments

Wayne Street Apartments

Lee Heights Apartments

1121 Arlington Blvd

3030 Potomac Ave, Unit FL3-ID1024

Crystal Plaza

Fort Henry Gardens

Dorchester Towers Apartments

Infinity Apartments

Sheffield Court

Ballston Court

Westmont Gardens Apartments

Waverly Village

Shirlington House

Parc View Apartments

Parkview Manor Apartments

2301 6th St S

The 1201 Apartments

2059 N Woodstock St
Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arlington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Arlington Studio Apartments | $2,183 | $1,198 | $6,570 |
Cheap Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,749 | $1,045 | $9,478 |
Cheap Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,787 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,726 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $1,180 | $9,000 |
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Arlington, VA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington, VA
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the Arlington, VA area range in price from $1,180 to $21,089 with an overall median price of $4,172. The three Arlington neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Arlington Mill at $1,361, Claremond at $1,361, and Westover Village at $1,438. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arlington Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Arlington Mill | $3,099 | $1,361 | 14783 |
Claremond | $3,325 | $1,361 | 16831 |
Westover Village | $3,360 | $1,438 | 907 |
National Landing | $4,525 | $1,180 | 19618 |
Rosslyn | $6,555 | $1,550 | 10433 |
Cheapest Available Arlington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Arlington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Delwin Apartments in the Old Town North neighborhood priced from $1,045. Madison Courts in the Old Town North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arlington apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Madison Courts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
2221 S Clark | Private Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A | 4BR,2BA | $1,180 |
Capitol Park Plaza And Twins | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,198 |
Presidential Greens | Plan A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,239 |
Wilmington Place | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
17 Mississippi | 0 BR-S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,298 |
The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Gates of Ballston | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,308 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $1.97 price per square foot Chesapeake Model at Arrive 2801 in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $2,458. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Oliver in Alexandria starting at $2,595 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arrive 2801 | Chesapeake | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
The Oliver in Alexandria | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.09 |
1802 Briar Ridge Ct | 1802 Briar Ridge Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Westover Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 2 Levels | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.92 |
The Whitmore | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Constitution | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Apex Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
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Arlington Overview
" The city of Arlington is a fun, friendly, and peaceful place to live. The city is rich in history and culture, yet modern and upbeat. Living in Arlington apartments is perfect if you’re looking for a city that is full of fun things to do. It is a great place to raise a family, with central quality education and plenty of kid-friendly activities."
Why live in Arlington, VA?
Arlington is an affordable, urban place to live and a great place to raise a family. Home of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington you’ll find yourself immersed in fun activities like large sports events. There are plenty of things to do, including just a short drive to the Six Flags amusement park and the International Bowling Museum. Arlington is rich in culture, with a hip nightlife and delicious places to dine. Arlington has apartment complexes that are modern and beautiful. The apartments in Arlington are fantastic and central to popular points of interest in the city.
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Arlington, VA
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
63 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,308.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington?
The cheapest apartment in Arlington is Delwin Apartments which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Arlington costs $4,172.
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 3,793 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 $463 which is $3,709 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.
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