Average Rent in Arlington, VA
30 apartment buildings, 499 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Arlington, VACheapest
$1,475/mo
Harvey Hall
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30
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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 30 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Harvey Hall
860 S Greenbrier St, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
The Shell
870 S Greenbrier St, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
Park Georgetown
2100 N Pierce St, Arlington, VA 22209, USA
Infinity Apartments
955 S Columbus St, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
Key Gardens
5121 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
Avalon at Arlington Square
2350 26th Ct S, Arlington, VA 22206, USA
1500 Arlington Apartments
1500 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvey Hall 860 S Greenbrier St, Arlington, VA 22204, USA | $1,475 | $1,920 | $2.90/ft² | 4 (8) | 4 |
| 2 | The Shell 870 S Greenbrier St, Arlington, VA 22204, USA | $1,631 | $1,780 | $1.88/ft² | 3.8 (20) | 3 |
| 3 | Park Georgetown 2100 N Pierce St, Arlington, VA 22209, USA | $1,715 | $2,096 | $2.75/ft² | 4.6 (80) | 4 |
| 4 | Infinity Apartments 955 S Columbus St, Arlington, VA 22204, USA | $1,760 | $2,148 | $2.51/ft² | 3.5 (148) | 12 |
| 5 | Key Gardens 5121 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204, USA | $1,784 | $1,784 | $2.46/ft² | 5 (3) | 2 |
| 6 | Avalon at Arlington Square 2350 26th Ct S, Arlington, VA 22206, USA | $1,800 | $2,392 | $2.42/ft² | 3.9 (534) | 55 |
| 7 | 1500 Arlington Apartments 1500 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209, USA | $1,828 | $2,157 | $3.42/ft² | 4.2 (69) | 22 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
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
Park Georgetown
4.6 (80)2100 N Pierce St, Arlington, VA 22209, USA
Infinity Apartments
3.5 (148)955 S Columbus St, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
Key Gardens
5 (3)5121 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
Avalon at Arlington Square
3.9 (534)2350 26th Ct S, Arlington, VA 22206, USA
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Arlington, VA neighborhoods
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Arlington, VA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Arlington, VA is $3,112 per month, based on 499 units across 30 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,475 at Harvey Hall to $9,900 at Rosslyn Towers.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,360/mo | $1,475/mo | 57 |
| 1 Bed | $2,750/mo | $1,703/mo | 254 |
| 2 Bed | $3,725/mo | $1,631/mo | 162 |
| 3 Bed | $4,358/mo | $2,180/mo | 25 |
| 4 Bed | $7,625/mo | $7,625/mo | 1 |
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 5 buildings we can estimate generate about $6.3M in rental revenue per month ($76M 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 | $952K/mo | $3,167 / $2,728 | 94% | 370 |
| 4.Bell at Courthouse Apartments | $845K/mo | $4,163 / $4,104 | 94% | 220 |
| 5.Parc Rosslyn Apartments | $729K/mo | $3,244 / $3,197 | 96% | 238 |
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 $2,750/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,725/mo. At the local median household income of $140,160, that works out to 27% 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 37% 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
$124,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,112/mo.
Comfortable income
$149,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,475/mo), you need to earn at least $59,000/year.
Median household income in Arlington, VA is $140,160 , about 6% 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) | $3,112 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $7,870/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.
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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 | $2,372 | -24% | -0.6% | 113 |
| Hampton, VA | $1,830 | -41% | -7.7% | 20 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $1,963 | -37% | +5.2% | 19 |
| Norfolk, VA | $1,863 | -40% | +4.8% | 15 |
| Portsmouth, VA | $1,954 | -37% | -3.9% | 11 |
| Roanoke, VA | $1,511 | -51% | +0.7% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Arlington, VA?
The average rent in Arlington, VA is $3,112 per month, based on 499 units across 30 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 $2,925 per month, computed from 499 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,112/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 $1,475 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 $2,750/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,703/mo across 254 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Arlington, VA?
2-bedroom apartments in Arlington, VA average $3,725/mo. Units start from $1,631/mo across 162 units currently listed.
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