Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $500 (45 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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Normandy Hill Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Hill Apartments

3614 Normandy Hill DrAlexandria, VA 22304
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The Ellsworth
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ellsworth

2801 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Beverly Hills Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Beverly Hills Court

300-302 W Glebe RdAlexandria, VA 22305
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Parc View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parc View Apartments

5380 Holmes Run PkyAlexandria, VA 22304
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The Nexus at West Alex
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Nexus at West Alex

3450 Berkley StAlexandria, VA 22302
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GrandView Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

GrandView Apartments

3404 Carlin Springs RdFalls Church, VA 22041
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3309 Wyndham Cir
1 Bedroom Apartments

3309 Wyndham Cir

3309 Wyndham CirAlexandria, VA 22302
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1225 Martha Custis Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1225 Martha Custis Dr

1225 Martha Custis DrAlexandria, VA 22302
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Fairlington, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairlington area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Presidential Greens priced from $1,224. 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 apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Presidential GreensPlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,224
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,334
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 680 sqft1BR,1BA$1,415
Seminary TowersStudio 1BA (530sf)Studio,1BA$1,415
Monticello at Southern TowersS1CStudio,1BA$1,418
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,448
London Park Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,466
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR C1BR,1BA$1,474
GrandView Apartments1 BDRM1BR,1BA$1,535

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlington, VA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairlington area is the $2.06 price per square foot 3x2 Modernized Model at Wildwood Park in the in the Ashton Heights neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Fairlington apartment is the Three Bedroom 2 Bath-1350 sqft Model at Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $2,390 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wildwood Park3x2 Modernized3BR,2BA$2.06
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath-1350 sqft3BR,2BA$1.77
Arrive 2801Chesapeake2BR,2BA$1.99
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$2.03
The Alante in AlexandriaThe Aspire1BR,1BA$2.32
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 680 sqft1BR,1BA$2.08
Jackson Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Braddock LeeArbor1BR,1BA$2.37
Mason Avenue Apartments1BR C1BR,1BA$2.27
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairlington, Arlington, VA

Ranked #25

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairlington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairlington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairlington is under $1,535.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairlington?

The cheapest apartment in Fairlington is Apex Apartments which is listed at $1,334, while the average apartment in Fairlington costs $10,275.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairlington?

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 337 regular apartments in Fairlington 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 Fairlington?

Cheap apartments in Fairlington have an average cost of $103 which is $10,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairlington.

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