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Arlington, VA

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The nation’s capital is at your fingertips from the west bank of the Potomac

Upscale • Suburban • River • Architecture • Public Transportation • Great Schools • Convenient • Commuter •

Directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Arlington is less a suburb than an extension of the nation’s capital. It’s the home of the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with a number of waterfront parks offering beautiful views across the river to the National Mall.

The community provides a wide range of living options, from apartments, townhomes, and duplexes to condos and houses. A major reason for Arlington’s popularity is that there is so much to do. Washington may be packed with monuments, museums, and other sightseeing landmarks, but Arlington holds the advantage when it comes to the more day-to-day shopping, dining, entertainment, and nightlife.

You’ll have several options for getting around town or into D.C., whether you choose to drive, take the Metro, or ride your bike — Arlington has earned a silver rating from the League of American Bicyclists.

Explore the City

The Tomb of the Unkown Soldier in Arlington

The somber Arlington National Cemetery

Architecture in Arlington

The Vietnam Verterans Memorial

The Arlington Memorial Bridge over the Potomac River

The iconic Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington

Rent Trends

As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Arlington, VA is $2,060 for a studio, $2,390 for one bedroom, $3,164 for two bedrooms, and $4,146 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arlington has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,390/month
739 Sq Ft
House
$5,209/month
1,906 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,125/month
774 Sq Ft
Townhome
$5,733/month
1,255 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Arlington, VA is 40.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Arlington is 117.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,060 - $4,146. You can expect to pay 5.6% more for groceries, 2.5% more for utilities, and 8.1% more for transportation.

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Transportation

85

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

63

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

79

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Arlington Traditional

Public

Grades PK-5

668 Students

9/10

Tuckahoe Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

442 Students

9/10

Taylor Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

539 Students

8/10

Glebe Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

530 Students

8/10

Discovery Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

523 Students

8/10

Williamsburg Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

827 Students

9/10

Gunston Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,111 Students

6/10

Kenmore Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

994 Students

6/10

Dorothy Hamm Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

899 Students

6/10

Swanson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

936 Students

5/10

Yorktown High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,577 Students

7/10

Washington Liberty High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,715 Students

5/10

Wakefield High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,766 Students

4/10

Arlington Mill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

206 Students

1/10

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Program

Public

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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • David M. Brown Planetarium
  • Cherry Valley Park
  • Ballston Beaver Pond Park
  • Lubber Run Park
  • Bluemont Junction Park

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Arlington

Hazel National Landing

Hazel National Landing

3030 S Potomac Ave,
Arlington, VA 22202

$2,190 - $6,599 | Studio - 2 Beds

The Citizen at Shirlington Village

The Citizen at Shirlington Village

3000 S Randolph St,
Arlington, VA 22206

$1,955 - $4,835 | 1-3 Beds

Crystal Plaza

Crystal Plaza

2111 Richmond Hwy,
Arlington, VA 22202

$2,202 - $6,753 | Studio - 3 Beds

Quimby on 23rd

Quimby on 23rd

320 23rd St S,
Arlington, VA 22202

$1,916 - $5,928 | Studio - 3 Beds

Penrose Apartments

Penrose Apartments

2501 9th Rd S,
Arlington, VA 22204

$1,950 - $4,560 | Studio - 3 Beds

Courthouse Plaza

Courthouse Plaza

2250 Clarendon Blvd,
Arlington, VA 22201

$2,353 - $4,673 | 1-2 Beds

The Park At Arlington Ridge

The Park At Arlington Ridge

1800 S 26th St S,
Arlington, VA 22206

$1,918 - $4,306 | 1-2 Beds

Cortland Arlington

Cortland Arlington

1550 N Clarendon Blvd,
Arlington, VA 22209

$2,494 - $10,005 | 1-2 Beds

Delancey at Shirlington Village

Delancey at Shirlington Village

4220 Campbell Ave,
Arlington, VA 22206

$1,877 - $3,884 | Studio - 2 Beds

Houses for Rent in Arlington

1955 N Woodrow St

1955 N Woodrow St,
Arlington, VA 22207

5 Beds | 2 Baths | $3,995

1711 21st Rd N

1711 21st Rd N,
Arlington, VA 22209

3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | $5,200

4140 41st St N

4140 41st St N,
Arlington, VA 22207

5 Beds | 3 Baths | $6,200

1641 S Barton St

1641 S Barton St,
Arlington, VA 22204

2 Beds | 3 Baths | $3,650

2035 20th Rd N

2035 20th Rd N,
Arlington, VA 22201

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $2,995

1810 N Underwood St

1810 N Underwood St,
Arlington, VA 22205

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $3,150

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Living in Arlington

Restaurants

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As the second largest principal city in the Washington, D.C. metro area, Arlington offers a host of dining options for nearly any palette to enjoy. From casual sandwich shops and cafes to fine dining experiences, the area has just about everything that people could wish to treat themselves with.

Like elsewhere in the D.C. metro area, there are several excellent places to try some seafood in Arlington, with locals salivating over scallops and oysters at their favorite seafood joints. Those interested in trying a bit of ethnic food can branch out to any of the dozens of options available. This includes Ethiopian cuisine, Pakistani, Afghani, Lebanese, Turkish, French, Peruvian, Mexican, and more. Just about any style and flavor is represented in the diverse city of Arlington. There are also a number of delectable eateries featuring Italian food as well as steakhouses serving tender, moist steaks that are loved throughout the area.

Those interested in just enjoying a hearty sandwich or a meal on the go will not struggle to find a favorite bistro or sandwich shop, either. These locations are popular for lunch with the locals or just an outing with some friends.

Transportation

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Given its close proximity to Washington, D.C., Arlington is included on the city’s metro system on the Orange, Blue, and Yellow lines. Commuters also have the option of using the Virginia Railway Express commuter rail to bring them into the city. There are also several different public bus systems, including Metrobus, the Fairfax Connector, Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC), and the Arlington Transit bus system.

Those interested in making their transportation a bit greener, or just looking for some exercise, can also participate in the Capital Bikeshare, which as 14 rental locations throughout Arlington. The bikeshare allows people to check bikes in and out of rental locations and use them for commutes or just to get around the city.

Arlington also is well connected by highways, which makes it easy for residents to use their cars to move around the city or travel wherever they need to go.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.