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Arlington, VA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Arlington, VA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Arlington Mill$3,099$1,36114783
Claremond$3,325$1,36116831
Westover Village$3,360$1,438907
National Landing$4,525$1,18019618
Rosslyn$6,555$1,55010433

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
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,198
Presidential GreensPlan A1C1BR,1BA$1,239
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

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrive 2801Chesapeake2BR,2BA$1.97
The Oliver in Alexandria3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.09
1802 Briar Ridge Ct1802 Briar Ridge Ct1BR,1BA$1.63
Westover Court Apartments2 Bedroom - 2 Levels2BR,1BA$1.79
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.92
The WhitmorePlan A1B1BR,1BA$2.09
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.90
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityConstitution1BR,1BA$2.08
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,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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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 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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