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5723 10th Rd N

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington, VA

Pricing Updated: 03/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Arlington, VA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Arlington Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Claremond$3,325$1,30019378
Arlington Mill$3,931$1,42017640
National Landing$4,246$1,18021033
Rosslyn$6,575$1,55011809

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Madison CourtsA1BR,1BA$1,150
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,170
National LandingPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,198
Wilmington PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,249
17 Mississippi0 BR-S1Studio,1BA$1,298
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Gates of BallstonStudioStudio,1BA$1,308
Terwilliger Place1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA

As of March 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlington area is the $1.89 price per square foot Chesapeake Model at Arrive 2801 in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $2,358. The second greatest value Arlington apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Oliver in Alexandria starting at $2,499 with a $2.02 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrive 2801Chesapeake2BR,2BA$1.89
The Oliver in Alexandria3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.02
Barcroft View Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.65
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.05
The SpireTwo Bedroom - ADA Accessible2BR,1BA$2.00
3807 Fulton St NW, Unit B3807 Fulton St NWStudio ,1BA$1.92
Carlyn Hill ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.10
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityConstitution1BR,1BA$1.93
Apex ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.95
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61

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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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Arlington, VA

Ranked #1

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Arlington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Arlington is at Capitol Park Plaza And Twins listed at $1,198.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlington Apartment is $1,045 at Delwin Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Arlington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arlington is starting from $1,050 at Delwin Apartments.

What is the most affordable Arlington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Arlington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at National Landing and starts from $1,297.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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