Average Rent in Arlington, VA
38 apartment buildings, 494 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Arlington, VACheapest
$705/mo
Greystar
Properties
38
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Units
494
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Arlington, VA Rent Prices
All 38 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Greystar
3101 Wilson Blvd #701, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
Unity Homes at Ballston Apartments
4201 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203, USA
The Cadence
4333 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203, USA
The Jordan
801 N Wakefield St, Arlington, VA 22203, USA
Harvey Hall
860 S Greenbrier St, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
The Shell
870 S Greenbrier St, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
Clarendon Court Apartments
3825 7th St N, Arlington, VA 22203, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greystar 3101 Wilson Blvd #701, Arlington, VA 22201, USA | $705 | $1,220 | -- | 1.4 (189) | 42 |
| 2 | Unity Homes at Ballston Apartments 4201 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203, USA | $833 | $1,619 | $2.57/ft² | 4.1 (19) | 18 |
| 3 | The Cadence 4333 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203, USA | $1,385 | $1,771 | $2.58/ft² | 2.9 (16) | 4 |
| 4 | The Jordan 801 N Wakefield St, Arlington, VA 22203, USA | $1,418 | $1,727 | $1.95/ft² | 2.9 (30) | 3 |
| 5 | Harvey Hall 860 S Greenbrier St, Arlington, VA 22204, USA | $1,475 | $1,910 | $4.63/ft² | 4 (8) | 5 |
| 6 | The Shell 870 S Greenbrier St, Arlington, VA 22204, USA | $1,631 | $1,667 | $1.79/ft² | 3.8 (20) | 2 |
| 7 | Clarendon Court Apartments 3825 7th St N, Arlington, VA 22203, USA | $1,663 | $1,721 | $2.78/ft² | 2.9 (20) | 3 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
Greystar
1.4 (189)3101 Wilson Blvd #701, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
Unity Homes at Ballston Apartments
4.1 (19)4201 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203, USA
The Cadence
2.9 (16)4333 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203, USA
The Jordan
2.9 (30)801 N Wakefield St, Arlington, VA 22203, USA
Harvey Hall
4 (8)860 S Greenbrier St, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
The Shell
3.8 (20)870 S Greenbrier St, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
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Arlington, VA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 5 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Arlington, VA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Arlington, VA is $2,843 per month, based on 494 units across 38 apartment communities. Prices range from $705 at Greystar to $9,478 at The Commodore.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,202/mo | $1,475/mo | 35 |
| 1 Bed | $2,613/mo | $833/mo | 244 |
| 2 Bed | $3,644/mo | $1,631/mo | 156 |
| 3 Bed | $4,129/mo | $1,894/mo | 17 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Arlington, VA apartments earn?
The 7 buildings we can estimate generate about $6.8M in rental revenue per month ($81M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Rosslyn Towers | $1.9M/mo | $4,141 / $3,852 | 97% | 514 |
| 2.Meridian at Courthouse Commons | $1.9M/mo | $3,103 / $2,978 | 89% | 717 |
| 3.Gables Pointe 14 | $963K/mo | $3,022 / $2,745 | 95% | 370 |
| 4.Bell at Courthouse Apartments | $874K/mo | $4,073 / $4,182 | 95% | 220 |
| 5.Parc Rosslyn Apartments | $729K/mo | $3,244 / $3,197 | 96% | 238 |
| 2 more estimated buildings | $376K/mo |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Arlington, VA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Arlington, VA averages $2,613/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,644/mo. At the local median household income of $140,160, that works out to 24% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Arlington, VA at $2,275/mo. The current tracked market average runs 25% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Arlington, VA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Washington D.C.
Demand in the Washington D.C. rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon)
- Amazon HQ2
- Boeing
- Accenture Federal
Mean one-way commute in Arlington, VA is 27 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Arlington, VA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$114,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,843/mo.
Comfortable income
$136,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($705/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Median household income in Arlington, VA is $140,160 , about 3% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Arlington, VA
Overall prices in Arlington, VA runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 109.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Arlington, VA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,843 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $7,601/mo |
Population
235,463
Median household income
$140,160
Census median rent
$2,275/mo
Census rent burden
26.1%
Median age
35.5
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Virginia
How Arlington, VA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Arlington, VA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, VA | $2,384 | -16% | +0.2% | 113 |
| Hampton, VA | $1,701 | -40% | -12% | 22 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $1,887 | -34% | -1.7% | 19 |
| Norfolk, VA | $1,850 | -35% | -3.9% | 18 |
| Portsmouth, VA | $1,949 | -31% | -5.8% | 11 |
| Roanoke, VA | $1,471 | -48% | +4.3% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Arlington, VA?
The average rent in Arlington, VA is $2,843 per month, based on 494 units across 38 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Arlington, VA?
The median asking rent in Arlington, VA is $2,796 per month, computed from 494 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,843/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Arlington, VA?
The lowest available rent in Arlington, VA starts at $705 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Arlington, VA?
1-bedroom apartments in Arlington, VA average $2,613/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $833/mo across 244 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Arlington, VA?
2-bedroom apartments in Arlington, VA average $3,644/mo. Units start from $1,631/mo across 156 units currently listed.
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