
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Arlington, VA from $500 with Washer/Dryer (91 Rentals)
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The Larkspur

Gates of Ballston

Shirlington House

Fort Henry Gardens

Infinity Apartments

Sheffield Court

1500 Arlington Apartments
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Potomac Towers

Woodbury Park at Courthouse

Quimby on 23rd

Dolley Madison Towers

The 1201 Apartments

Crystal Plaza

Verde Pointe

Private bedroom in 7 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/3.5 bath Home

5102 Warren Plz NW, Unit 2

Watermark at Buzzard Point

The Square at 511 Apartments

Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Ashlawn at Southern Towers

2454 Tunlaw Rd NW, Unit Basement Apartment

Broad & Washington

The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community

Conwell

5142 MacArthur Blvd

3712 R St NW, Unit Basement

Foxchase Apartments

Eaton Square

Stratford at Southern Towers

Sherwood at Southern Towers

The Graham at Southern Towers

The Point at Eisenhower Square

Newport Village

Hollybrooke II

Jackson Crossing

The Oliver in Alexandria

Verge

Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

350 G St SW

The Alante in Alexandria
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 | $2,227 | $1,246 | $7,515 |
Arlington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,756 | $1,045 | $10,000+ |
Arlington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,832 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Arlington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,842 | $1,282 | $10,000+ |
Arlington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,285 | $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?
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- 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 $1,350.
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 $4,344.
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 94 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 $519 which is $3,825 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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.