
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Crystal City Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $1,100 (28 Rentals)
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Apex Apartments

RiverHouse

Parc View Apartments

Quimby on 23rd

The 1201 Apartments

Crystal Plaza

Lenox Club

1512 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Unit 405
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MAA National Landing

1401 Joyce on Pentagon Row

Hazel National Landing

Cortland Pentagon City

Crystal Square

Marlowe VA

Crystal City Lofts

Sage Modern Apartments

Azure National Landing

1200 S Arlington Ridge Rd

The Square at 511 Apartments
Crystal City, Arlington, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Crystal City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Crystal City Studio Apartments | $2,446 | $1,246 | $7,515 |
Crystal City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,960 | $1,334 | $9,478 |
Crystal City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,181 | $1,588 | $10,000+ |
Crystal City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,129 | $1,282 | $10,000+ |
Crystal City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $1,180 | $1,510 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Crystal City Neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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Cheapest Available Crystal City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Crystal City area of Washington, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at 2221 S Clark priced from $1,180. The Square at 511 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Crystal City apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2221 S Clark | Private Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A | 4BR,2BA | $1,180 |
The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Apex Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
RiverHouse | Studio | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,771 |
The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,849 |
New Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,855 |
Quimby on 23rd | Studio, 1 Bath 565 SF 01 | Studio,1BA | $1,856 |
Lenox Club | The Harrison I | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
The Zoe | 0 Bed - 1 Bath | s01 | Studio,1BA | $1,970 |
Reva | Studio- 1 Bath | S01 - Reva | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal City, VA
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crystal City area is the $2.52 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2 Bath 1701 SF 32 Model at Crystal Plaza in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $4,294. The second greatest value Crystal City apartment is the 2 Bedrooms E Model at Lofts 590 starting at $3,438 with a $3.26 price per square foot in the Crystal City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Crystal City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Crystal Plaza | 3 Bed, 2 Bath 1701 SF 32 | 3BR,2BA | $2.52 |
Lofts 590 | 2 Bedrooms E | 2BR,2BA | $3.26 |
The Paramount | 1B - A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
The Sur | Toyon | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
1401 Joyce on Pentagon Row | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
New Brookside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Apex Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
MAA National Landing | Studio 0x1 580-637 SF | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
Quimby on 23rd | Studio, 1 Bath 565 SF 01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
The Square at 511 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
Getting Around the Crystal City Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
Walk Score®
90 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
89 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
65 / 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 Crystal City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Crystal City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Crystal City is at The Square at 511 Apartments listed at $1,299.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Crystal City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Crystal City Apartment is $1,334 at Apex Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Crystal City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Crystal City is starting from $2,661 at Quimby on 23rd.
What is the most affordable Crystal City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Crystal City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2221 S Clark and starts from $1,282.
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