Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairlington Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $900 (91 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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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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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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Columbia Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Park

942 S Wakefield StArlington, VA 22204
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2121 Columbia Pike
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2121 Columbia Pike

2121 Columbia PikeArlington, 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 Broadstone Van Dorn priced from $1,270. 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 Fairlington Shirlington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadstone Van DornCaasStudio,1BA$1,270
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,334
Presidential GreensPlan A1D1BR,1BA$1,386
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 680 sqft1BR,1BA$1,410
Monticello at Southern TowersS1CStudio,1BA$1,418
Mason at Van DornS1Studio,1BA$1,429
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,448
Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,460
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR B1BR,1BA$1,462

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlington Shirlington, VA

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairlington Shirlington area is the $2.22 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Oliver in Alexandria in the in the Alexandria West neighborhood starting from $2,758. The second greatest value Fairlington Shirlington apartment is the Two Bedroom B2A Model at Newport Village starting at $2,334 with a $2.00 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$2.22
Newport VillageTwo Bedroom B2A2BR,2BA$2.00
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Den - 1,095 sqft3BR,2BA$2.23
Park Shirlington2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
The SpireTwo Bedroom - ADA Accessible2BR,1BA$2.04
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Dorchester Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Columbia View1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
The Alante in AlexandriaThe Aspire1BR,1BA$2.26
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairlington Shirlington, Arlington, VA

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 Broadstone Van Dorn listed at $1,270.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairlington Shirlington Apartment is $1,334 at Apex Apartments.

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 $1,705 at Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes.

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 $2,270.

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