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

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Apex Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apex Apartments

2900-2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Parliament House
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Parliament House

1512 Arlington Ridge RdArlington, VA 22202
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2221 S ClarkPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath A4BR,2BA$1,180
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,334
RiverHouseStudio | S01Studio,1BA$1,771
The 1201 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,849
New Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,855
Quimby on 23rdStudio, 1 Bath 565 SF 01Studio,1BA$1,856
Lenox ClubThe Harrison IStudio,1BA$1,950
The Zoe0 Bed - 1 Bath | s01Studio,1BA$1,970
RevaStudio- 1 Bath | S01 - RevaStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crystal Plaza3 Bed, 2 Bath 1701 SF 323BR,2BA$2.52
Lofts 5902 Bedrooms E2BR,2BA$3.26
The Paramount1B - A1A1BR,1BA$2.95
The SurToyon1BR,1BA$3.21
1401 Joyce on Pentagon RowB11BR,1BA$3.26
New Brookside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.73
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
MAA National LandingStudio 0x1 580-637 SFStudio ,1BA$3.27
Quimby on 23rdStudio, 1 Bath 565 SF 01Studio ,1BA$3.28
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,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

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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