# The Shell

> The Shell, Arlington, VA: 1 unit from $2,005/mo. See this building's full price history, tracked daily for every unit. Prices last verified October 27, 2026.

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Prices last verified October 27, 2026

3.8 (20 reviews) [Official Website](http://www.theshellapts.com/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Organic&utm_id=Google+My+Business) [(571) 551-5280](tel:%28571%29 551-5280)

Prices last verified October 27, 2026; availability may have changed since

1

Units Listed

$2,005

Starting at

$2,005

Average

$2,005

Highest

$1.54

Per Sq Ft

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How does this compare? [View Columbia Heights rent trends](https://average-rent.com/city/arlington-va/trends/22204/)

## Price History

Lines hold the last known price between updates. Diamond markers show changes in quote terms.

Timeframe

### Property Price Trend

### Recorded building rent history

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-09-26 | 1,780 |
| 2026-09-29 | 1,780 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,780 |
| 2026-10-01 | 1,780 |
| 2026-10-02 | 1,780 |
| 2026-10-03 | 1,780 |
| 2026-10-04 | 1,780 |
| 2026-10-05 | 1,780 |
| 2026-10-06 | 1,780 |
| 2026-10-07 | 1,780 |
| 2026-10-09 | 1,667 |
| 2026-10-12 | 1,667 |
| 2026-10-13 | 1,667 |
| 2026-10-14 | 1,667 |
| 2026-10-15 | 1,667 |
| 2026-10-16 | 1,667 |
| 2026-10-17 | 1,667 |
| 2026-10-25 | 1,818 |
| 2026-10-26 | 1,818 |
| 2026-10-27 | 2,005 |
| 2026-10-28 | 2,005 |
| 2026-10-29 | 2,005 |
| 2026-10-30 | 2,005 |
| 2026-10-31 | 2,005 |
| 2026-11-01 | 2,005 |
| 2026-11-02 | 2,005 |
| 2026-11-03 | 2,005 |

## Estimated Building Revenue

Observed Lease Revenue

$3,334/mo

from 2 tracked leases; not enough coverage yet for a whole-building estimate

Effective Rent on New Leases

$1,667

vs $2,005 current asking ($338 negotiation gap)

### Recent Lease Activity

3 units tracked; 2 assumed leased, 1 listed now

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## Property Intelligence

How is this calculated?

Negotiation Leverage Score (0-100)

Based on 5 observable signals from the property's listing data:

- +30 pts: 15+ units currently listed

- +25 pts: Active move-in specials

- +20 pts: Deep discounts (&gt;$150/mo off)

- +15 pts: 5+ distinct floor plans

- +10 pts: 25+ units listed

All signals come directly from the property's own listings. Occupancy and building size appear only in the Estimated Building Revenue section, and only when the building size is stated by the property or our unit-level observation history is deep enough to model it.

Listed Units

1

Limited availability

1 floor plan

Move-in Specials

0

No active promotions

Negotiation Leverage

Limited leverage

The available listings show few signs of room to negotiate.

### Price vs. Columbia Heights

Neighborhood

[Harvey Hall](https://average-rent.com/city/arlington-va/harvey-hall-arlington-va/): $1,475

[Infinity Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/arlington-va/infinity-apartments-arlington-va/): $1,770

[Key Gardens](https://average-rent.com/city/arlington-va/key-gardens-arlington-va/): $1,784

The Shell

$2,005

[Fort Henry Gardens](https://average-rent.com/city/arlington-va/fort-henry-gardens-arlington-va/): $2,129

[Wildwood Towers](https://average-rent.com/city/arlington-va/wildwood-towers-arlington-va/): $2,180

Comparing 6 apartments in Columbia Heights. Click any bar to view that building.

[See Columbia Heights rent trends on the Arlington, VA map](https://average-rent.com/city/arlington-va/rent-map/) [Explore Arlington, VA on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=arlington-va)

## Available Units

Sort

1 units

Select a unit to see its price history and link to the rental site.

These prices were last verified on October 27, 2026. We have not been able to confirm current availability since, so some units may no longer be listed.

2 Bed / 2 Bath Unit 405

$2,005/mo

1,299 ft² · $1.54/ft²

Starting base rent

Available: Contact for availability

| Unit | Floor Plan | Bed/Bath | Sqft | Price | $/Sqft | Available | Listed | Details |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 405 | | 2bd / 2ba | 1,299 | $2,005 Starting base rent | $1.54 | -- | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | |

## Garages and parking

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## Resident Notes &amp; Access Codes

Real tips from people who lived at this property: what leasing and daily living are actually like, plus the gate, parking, and entry codes you only learn once you move in. [See all Arlington, VA notes](https://average-rent.com/city/arlington-va/resident-access/)

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### Columbia Heights Rent Trends

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