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Rental Market Trends in Arlington, VA

What is the average rent in Arlington, VA?

$2,400/month

Average Rent

739 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Arlington, VA is $2,400 per month. This is 47% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making Arlington one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Arlington, you can expect to pay about $2,067 per month for a studio, $2,400 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,175 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,119 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,067/month
549 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,400/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,175/month
1,063 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,119/month
1,422 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,075/month
951 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,713/month
606 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,295/month
1,203 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,286/month
2,716 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,405/month
699 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,844/month
920 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,160/month
418 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$7,622/month
825 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,779/month
738 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,503/month
1,990 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Arlington, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $47 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Rent Ranges in Arlington, VA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Arlington, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
1% $700 - $1,000/month
7% $1,001 - $1,500/month
29% $1,501 - $2,000/month
63% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington?

Based on current rent prices, Lyon Park, Columbia Forest and Barcroft are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lyon Park
$2,120/month
680 Sq Ft
Columbia Forest
$2,216/month
802 Sq Ft
Barcroft
$2,275/month
702 Sq Ft
Long Branch Creek
$2,307/month
732 Sq Ft
Waycroft/Woodlawn
$2,394/month
773 Sq Ft
Penrose
$2,432/month
791 Sq Ft
Nauck
$2,440/month
685 Sq Ft
Douglas Park
$2,446/month
735 Sq Ft
Arlington Heights
$2,465/month
719 Sq Ft
Virginia Heights
$2,469/month
807 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?

Based on current rent prices, Georgetown Vista, Ronald Reagan National Airport and North Highland are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Georgetown Vista
$3,528/month
742 Sq Ft
Ronald Reagan National Airport
$3,212/month
792 Sq Ft
North Highland
$3,198/month
721 Sq Ft
Pentagon City
$3,172/month
776 Sq Ft
Kirkwood Terrace
$3,107/month
711 Sq Ft
Aurora Heights
$3,106/month
737 Sq Ft
Clarendon/Courthouse
$3,103/month
717 Sq Ft
Arlington National Cemetery
$3,096/month
728 Sq Ft
Lyon Village
$3,096/month
717 Sq Ft
Ballston
$3,094/month
744 Sq Ft

Which Arlington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Arlington with the most apartments available are National Landing, Clarendon/Courthouse and Ballston .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
National Landing
$2,957/month
742 Sq Ft
Clarendon/Courthouse
$3,103/month
717 Sq Ft
Ballston
$3,009/month
720 Sq Ft
Pentagon City
$3,172/month
776 Sq Ft
Ballston/Virginia Square
$3,006/month
720 Sq Ft
Arlington National Cemetery
$3,096/month
728 Sq Ft
Columbia Heights
$2,541/month
770 Sq Ft
Crystal City
$2,877/month
834 Sq Ft
Ronald Reagan National Airport
$3,212/month
792 Sq Ft
Penrose
$2,432/month
791 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Arlington, VA?

Because the average rent in Arlington is $2,400, you’ll want to make about $8,000 per month or $96,000 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Arlington, VA is 41.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Arlington is 122.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,067 - $4,119. You can expect to pay 5.9% more for groceries, 2.4% more for utilities, and 7.9% more for transportation.

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Arlington, VA

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Apartment Averages

Lyon Park

Arlington, VA

Georgetown Vista

Arlington, VA

Studio
$1,105/month
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One Bedroom
$1,516/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,737/month
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Three Bedroom
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Apartment communities in Arlington we think you'll love

Azure National Landing

Azure National Landing

3130 S Potomac Ave,
Arlington, VA 22202

Studio - 3 Beds | $2,199 - $8,705

Cortland Arlington

Cortland Arlington

1550 N Clarendon Blvd,
Arlington, VA 22209

1-2 Beds | $2,399 - $9,329

Delancey at Shirlington Village

Delancey at Shirlington Village

4220 Campbell Ave,
Arlington, VA 22206

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,997 - $3,649

Cortland Pentagon City

Cortland Pentagon City

1221-1331 S Eads St,
Arlington, VA 22202

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,117 - $9,478

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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