
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA from $500 (63 Rentals)
Rental terms in Arlington as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.
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Dominion Towers

2200 Columbia Pike

1812 N Quinn St

Shirlington House

The Whitmore

RiverHouse

Ballston Court

Sheffield Court

Quimby on 23rd
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Infinity Apartments

Crystal Plaza

The Horizons

Private bedroom in 7 bed/4 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

Presidential Greens

Private bedroom in 7 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/4 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Watermark at Buzzard Point

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Glebe House Apartments

Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Seminary Towers

The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community

Private bedroom in 7 bed/4 bath Home

Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Eaton Square

Lloyd Apartments

The Aspen

Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Braddock Lee

Cavalier Club

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

Newport Village

The Alante in Alexandria

Munson Hill

Modern on M

Archer Apartments

Del Ray Tower at Fuse

Merrill House Apartments

Riverpoint

925 at North
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 | $2,223 | $1,198 | $7,807 |
Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,753 | $1,045 | $10,000+ |
Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,810 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,762 | $1,061 | $10,000+ |
Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,274 | $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 $4,356.
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 105 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 $475 which is $3,881 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.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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.