
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA from $500 (88 Rentals)
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Gates of Ballston

Terwilliger Place

The Carlin Senior Apartment Community

Dominion Towers

Dorchester Apartments

Dorchester Towers Apartments

Wood Lee Arms

The Larkspur

Dominion Plaza

2200 Columbia Pike

RiverHouse

Fort Henry Gardens

The 1201 Apartments

Shirlington House

Woodbury Park at Courthouse

Quimby on 23rd

Dolley Madison Towers

1500 Arlington Apartments

Waverly Village

Crystal Plaza

Madison Courts

Capitol Park Plaza And Twins

5102 Warren Plz NW, Unit 2

The Square at 511 Apartments

The Byron

Watermark at Buzzard Point

Glebe House Apartments

Monticello at Southern Towers

The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

Sherry Hall

Lencshire House

The Aspen

Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Conwell

Q Street Apartments

Park Crest Apartments

The Garfield House

4000 Massachusetts

2800 Woodley Rd

Stratford at Southern Towers

Sherwood at Southern Towers

Eaton Square

Foxchase Apartments

The Graham at Southern Towers
Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arlington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Arlington Studio Apartments | $2,196 | $1,198 | $6,550 |
Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,746 | $1,045 | $9,478 |
Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,801 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,946 | $1,282 | $10,000+ |
Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $1,180 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,334.
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 $4,358.
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 112 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 $366 which is $3,992 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
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.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.