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Average Rent in Arlington, VA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 13 apartment communities in Arlington, VA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$4,142/mo
▼ 1.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,090/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
13
tracked daily
Units Listed
65
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Arlington, VA
Compare average rent across Arlington, VA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Rosslyn | $3,365 | $2,217 | 4 | 62 |
| Lyon Village | $3,044 | $1,892 | 9 | 180 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Arlington, VA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Arlington, VA is $4,142 per month across 13 apartment communities and 65 available units. Rents have decreased $42 (1.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Crestmont starting at $2,090/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $4,142/mo.
Prices range from $2,090 to $8,262 per month. The most common price point is the $3,800 range, where 12 units are currently listed.
Arlington, VA Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Arlington, VA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Arlington, VA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crestmont | $2,090/mo | $2,090/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | $2,124/mo | $3,113/mo | 7 | 4.2 |
| 1800 Oak Apartments | $3,299/mo | $3,617/mo | 11 | 4.6 |
| Gables Pointe 14 | $3,355/mo | $3,913/mo | 7 | 4.3 |
| Fitzroy | $3,441/mo | $3,968/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| The Prime at Arlington Courthouse Apartments | $3,641/mo | $3,759/mo | 6 | 4.1 |
| Verde Pointe | $3,692/mo | $3,876/mo | 5 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Arlington, VA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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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
$166,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $4,142/mo.
Comfortable income
$199,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,090/mo), you need to earn at least $84,000/year.
Median household income in Arlington, VA is $140,160 , about 30% 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) | $4,142 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $8,900/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.
Explore Arlington, VA Apartments
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