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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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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 Studio unit found at The Square at 511 Apartments priced from $1,299. Apex Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,334. Here are the most affordable Fairlington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Square at 511 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,334
Presidential GreensPlan A1D1BR,1BA$1,413
Monticello at Southern TowersS1CStudio,1BA$1,418
Lloyd Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1,419
Ashlawn at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,448
Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 630 sqft1BR,1BA$1,465
Stratford at Southern TowersS1AStudio,1BA$1,498
The Fields of AlexandriaA21BR,1BA$1,500
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairlington, VA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairlington area is the $2.02 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2A Model at Newport Village in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $2,349. The second greatest value Fairlington apartment is the 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath Model at London Park Towers Apartments starting at $1,848 with a $1.68 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.
Newport VillageTwo Bedroom B2A2BR,2BA$2.02
London Park Towers Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Park Shirlington2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.27
The SpireTwo Bedroom - ADA Accessible2BR,1BA$2.04
Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Eaton SquareB12BR,1BA$2.22
Carousel Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
Apex ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
Lloyd Apartments1B1BR,1BA$2.28

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Fairlington, Arlington, VA

Ranked #22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairlington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairlington?

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

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairlington is starting from $1,588 at Apex Apartments.

What is the most affordable Fairlington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairlington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes and starts from $2,225.

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