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Average Rent in Arlington, VA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Arlington, VA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$4,811/mo
▲ +1.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$3,460/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
13
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Arlington, VA
42 listed units across 3 buildings offering 3 bed units in Arlington, VA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $86/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell at Courthouse Apartments | Unit 0013, B3A + Den | $5,065 | $4,820 | $245 |
| Bell at Courthouse Apartments | Unit 0220, B2M | $4,166 | $3,921 | $245 |
| Bell at Courthouse Apartments | Unit 0517, B2Q | $4,334 | $4,089 | $245 |
| Bell at Courthouse Apartments | Unit 0417, B2Q | $4,229 | $4,024 | $205 |
| Bell at Courthouse Apartments | Unit 1009, B2P | $4,290 | $4,085 | $205 |
| Avalon at Arlington Square | Unit 32 | $2,305 | $2,200 | $105 |
| Cortland Bennett Park | Unit C1202 | $5,512 | $5,422 | $90 |
| Cortland Bennett Park | Unit C1302 | $5,525 | $5,435 | $90 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
Compare average rent across Arlington, VA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Village | $3,186 | ▲ $5 | $2,135 | 8 | 213 |
| North Rosslyn | $3,113 | ▲ $23 | $1,835 | 13 | 197 |
| Green Valley | $2,488 | ▼ $129 | $1,900 | 1 | 62 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Arlington, VA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Arlington, VA is $4,811 per month across 5 apartment communities and 13 available units. Rents have increased $53 (1.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Avalon at Arlington Square starting at $3,460/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $4,811/mo.
Prices range from $3,460 to $6,788 per month. The most common price point is the $3,400 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Arlington, VA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $3,460 | - | 5 |
| August 2026 | $3,539 | +$79 | 5 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Arlington, VA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Arlington, VA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon at Arlington Square | $3,460/mo | $3,533/mo | 6 | 3.9 |
| Cortland Bennett Park | $5,410/mo | $5,422/mo | 3 | 3.7 |
| Bell at Courthouse Apartments | $5,945/mo | $5,945/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Rosslyn Towers | $5,965/mo | $5,965/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Cortland Rosslyn | $6,378/mo | $6,583/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Arlington, VA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$192,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,811/mo.
Comfortable income
$231,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,460/mo), you need to earn at least $138,000/year.
Median household income in Arlington, VA is $140,160 , about 39% below 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) | $4,811 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $9,569/mo |
Population
235,463
Median household income
$140,160
Census median rent
$2,275/mo
Rent as % of income
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.
Google Search Trends for Arlington, VA Apartments
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