Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairlington Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $900 (104 Rentals)

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ArlingtonVA22204

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Apex Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apex Apartments

2900-2910 S Glebe RdArlington, VA 22206
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Taylor Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Square

4245 S 16th StArlington, VA 22204
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The Shell
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Shell

870 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204

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Serrano Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Serrano Apartments

5535 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Harvey Hall
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harvey Hall

850-860 S Greenbrier StArlington, VA 22204
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Parliament House
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Parliament House

1512 Arlington Ridge RdArlington, VA 22202
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2112 Columbia Pike
1 Bedroom Apartments

2112 Columbia Pike

2112 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Spectrum
Studio Apartments

Spectrum

5055 S Chesterfield RdArlington, VA 22206
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2121 Columbia Pike
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2121 Columbia Pike

2121 Columbia PikeArlington, VA 22204
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Haven Columbia Pike
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Haven Columbia Pike

5100 7th Rd SArlington, VA 22204
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Columbia Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Park

942 S Wakefield StArlington, VA 22204
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Fairlington Shirlington, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairlington Shirlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairlington Shirlington area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,299. Presidential Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Fairlington Shirlington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Presidential GreensPlan A1C1BR,1BA$1,300
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,334
Monticello at Southern TowersS1BStudio,1BA$1,418
Lloyd Apartments1D2BR,1BA$1,419
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,448
Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment HomesStudio - 500 sqftStudio,1BA$1,455
Seminary TowersStudio 1BA (530sf)Studio,1BA$1,478
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,479
Dorchester ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlington Shirlington, VA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairlington Shirlington area is the $1.93 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Oliver in Alexandria in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Fairlington Shirlington apartment is the Two Bedroom B2A Model at Newport Village starting at $2,451 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Shirlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairlington Shirlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Oliver in Alexandria3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.93
Newport VillageTwo Bedroom B2A2BR,2BA$2.10
London Park Towers Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.01
The SpireTwo Bedroom - ADA Accessible2BR,1BA$2.04
The Alante in AlexandriaThe Arise2BR,1BA$2.25
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.96
Eaton SquareB12BR,1BA$2.22
Carousel Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairlington Shirlington, Arlington, VA

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Arlington, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Fairlington Shirlington, Arlington, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Fairlington Shirlington Neighborhood in Arlington, VA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

58 / 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 Fairlington Shirlington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairlington Shirlington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairlington Shirlington is at The Square at 511 Apartments listed at $1,299.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairlington Shirlington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairlington Shirlington Apartment is $1,300 at Presidential Greens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairlington Shirlington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairlington Shirlington is starting from $1,419 at Lloyd Apartments.

What is the most affordable Fairlington Shirlington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairlington Shirlington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes and starts from $2,180.

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