Average Rent in Arlington, VA
19 apartment buildings, 373 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,083/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,895/mo
Avalon at Arlington Square
Properties
19
tracked daily
Units
373
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 19 properties in Arlington, VA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Arlington, VA Rent Prices
All 19 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Avalon at Arlington Square
2350 26th Ct S, Arlington, VA 22206, USA
Dweck Properties
1050 17th St NW #300, Washington, DC 20036, USA
The Crestmont
1817 N Quinn St, Arlington, VA 22209, USA
Cortland Bennett Park
1601 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209, USA
Parc Rosslyn Apartments
1531 N Pierce St, Arlington, VA 22209, USA
The Prime at Arlington Courthouse Apartments
1415 N Taft St, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
The Commodore
2055 15th St N, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avalon at Arlington Square 2350 26th Ct S, Arlington, VA 22206, USA | $1,895 | $2,678 | $2.65 | 3.9 (534) | 72 |
| 2 | Dweck Properties 1050 17th St NW #300, Washington, DC 20036, USA | $1,948 | $2,113 | $2.73 | 3.9 (49) | 11 |
| 3 | The Crestmont 1817 N Quinn St, Arlington, VA 22209, USA | $2,090 | $2,090 | $2.61 | 4.8 (29) | 1 |
| 4 | Cortland Bennett Park 1601 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209, USA | $2,100 | $3,151 | $3.23 | 3.7 (76) | 25 |
| 5 | Parc Rosslyn Apartments 1531 N Pierce St, Arlington, VA 22209, USA | $2,124 | $3,086 | $3.20 | 4.2 (101) | 6 |
| 6 | The Prime at Arlington Courthouse Apartments 1415 N Taft St, Arlington, VA 22201, USA | $2,165 | $2,879 | $3.48 | 4.1 (130) | 23 |
| 7 | The Commodore 2055 15th St N, Arlington, VA 22201, USA | $2,252 | $3,289 | $5.00 | 4.5 (153) | 42 |
Explore Each Property
Avalon at Arlington Square
3.9 (534)2350 26th Ct S, Arlington, VA 22206, USA
Dweck Properties
3.9 (49)1050 17th St NW #300, Washington, DC 20036, USA
The Crestmont
4.8 (29)1817 N Quinn St, Arlington, VA 22209, USA
Cortland Bennett Park
3.7 (76)1601 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209, USA
Parc Rosslyn Apartments
4.2 (101)1531 N Pierce St, Arlington, VA 22209, USA
The Prime at Arlington Courthouse Apartments
4.1 (130)1415 N Taft St, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
Arlington, VA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Arlington, VA is $3,083 per month, based on 373 units across 19 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,895 at Avalon at Arlington Square to $3,023 at Bell at Courthouse Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,415/mo | $2,165/mo | 39 |
| 1 Bed | $2,760/mo | $1,895/mo | 212 |
| 2 Bed | $3,884/mo | $2,090/mo | 113 |
| 3 Bed | $3,525/mo | $3,135/mo | 9 |
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 17 buildings we can estimate generate about $19M in rental revenue per month ($234M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Cortland Bennett Park | $3.6M/mo | 98% | 1000 |
| 2.Central Place | $2.4M/mo | 96% | 552 |
| 3.The Commodore | $1.7M/mo | 92% | 546 |
| 4.Avalon at Arlington Square | $1.5M/mo | 87% | 558 |
| 5.Cortland Rosslyn | $1.4M/mo | 97% | 327 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. 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 $2,760/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,884/mo. At the local median household income of $140,160, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
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 36% 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
$123,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,083/mo.
Comfortable income
$148,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,895/mo), you need to earn at least $76,000/year.
Median household income in Arlington, VA is $140,160 , about 5% 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) | $3,083 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $7,841/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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Virginia
How Arlington, VA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Arlington, VA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, VA | $2,348 | -24% | 89 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $2,112 | -31% | 15 |
| Norfolk, VA | $2,064 | -33% | 14 |
| Roanoke, VA | $1,522 | -51% | 11 |
| Richmond, VA | $1,997 | -35% | 10 |
| Hampton, VA | $1,808 | -41% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Arlington, VA?
The average rent in Arlington, VA is $3,083 per month, based on 373 units across 19 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Arlington, VA?
The lowest available rent in Arlington, VA starts at $1,895 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 $2,760/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,895/mo across 212 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Arlington, VA?
2-bedroom apartments in Arlington, VA average $3,884/mo. Units start from $2,090/mo across 113 units currently listed.
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