Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shirlington Neighborhood of Arlington, VA from $900 (25 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Shirlington area of Arlington.

property at 1912 S Glebe Rd

1912 S Glebe Rd

ArlingtonVA22204

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Taylor Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Square

4245 S 16th StArlington, VA 22204
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Spectrum
2 Bedroom Apartments

Spectrum

5055 S Chesterfield RdArlington, VA 22206

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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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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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Shirlington, Arlington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shirlington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shirlington area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Newport Village priced from $1,535. Lloyd Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,569. Here are the most affordable Shirlington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newport VillageOne Bedroom A1A1BR,1BA$1,535
Lloyd Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,569
Shelton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,627
Shirlington HouseS1EStudio,1BA$1,685
Braddock LeeArbor1BR,1BA$1,709

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirlington, VA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shirlington area is the $2.03 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2A Model at Newport Village in the in the Shirlington neighborhood starting from $2,366. The second greatest value Shirlington apartment is the B1 Renovated Model at Alister Arlington Ridge starting at $2,406 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shirlington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Newport VillageTwo Bedroom B2A2BR,2BA$2.03
Alister Arlington RidgeB1 Renovated2BR,1BA$2.09
Arrive 2801Norfolk1BR,1BA$2.57
Lloyd Apartments2E2BR,1BA$2.52
Infinity ApartmentsAlpha Renovated1BR,1BA$2.39
The Citizen at Shirlington VillagePOTOMAC1BR,1BA$2.83
The Encore11a1BR,1BA$2.70
Park Shirlington1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.56
Braddock LeeArbor1BR,1BA$2.59
Shelton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.67

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Shirlington, Arlington, VA

Ranked #65

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shirlington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Shirlington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shirlington is under $1,936.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shirlington?

The cheapest apartment in Shirlington is Newport Village which is listed at $1,535, while the average apartment in Shirlington costs $3,870.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shirlington?

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 12 regular apartments in Shirlington 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 Shirlington?

Cheap apartments in Shirlington have an average cost of $200 which is $3,670 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shirlington.

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