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Rental Market Trends in Arlington, VA

What is the average rent in Arlington, VA?

$2,329/month

Average Rent

740 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

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As of November 2025, the average rent in Arlington, VA is $2,329 per month. This is 43% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/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 $2,012 per month for a studio, $2,329 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,063 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,057 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,012/month
552 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,329/month
740 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,063/month
1,062 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,057/month
1,421 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,108/month
543 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,017/month
618 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,702/month
1,068 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,483/month
2,464 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,119/month
691 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,918/month
1,092 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,366/month
680 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,053/month
586 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,322/month
1,371 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Arlington, VA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $11 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington?

Based on current rent prices, Dominion Hills, Madison Manor and Stratton House Condominiums are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Dominion Hills
$1,921/month
779 Sq Ft
Madison Manor
$1,935/month
784 Sq Ft
Stratton House Condominiums
$1,956/month
750 Sq Ft
Claremont
$1,968/month
796 Sq Ft
Lyon Park
$2,062/month
673 Sq Ft
Long Branch Creek
$2,068/month
745 Sq Ft
Columbia Forest
$2,080/month
787 Sq Ft
Arlington Ridge
$2,093/month
655 Sq Ft
Nauck
$2,129/month
693 Sq Ft
Cherrydale
$2,132/month
688 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Georgetown Vista
$3,187/month
734 Sq Ft
Ronald Reagan National Airport
$2,946/month
775 Sq Ft
Colonial Village
$2,913/month
679 Sq Ft
Falls Church Park
$2,905/month
983 Sq Ft
Gates of Ballston
$2,890/month
767 Sq Ft
Arlington National Cemetery
$2,879/month
704 Sq Ft
Clarendon/Courthouse
$2,874/month
722 Sq Ft
Pentagon City
$2,832/month
769 Sq Ft
Kirkwood Terrace
$2,805/month
724 Sq Ft
Ballston
$2,796/month
814 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 Pentagon City .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
National Landing
$2,681/month
747 Sq Ft
Clarendon/Courthouse
$2,874/month
722 Sq Ft
Pentagon City
$2,832/month
769 Sq Ft
Ballston
$2,748/month
713 Sq Ft
Ballston/Virginia Square
$2,772/month
711 Sq Ft
Arlington National Cemetery
$2,879/month
704 Sq Ft
Crystal City
$2,635/month
821 Sq Ft
Georgetown Vista
$3,187/month
734 Sq Ft
Columbia Heights
$2,214/month
759 Sq Ft
Lyon Village
$2,762/month
717 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 $2,329, you’ll want to make about $7,763 per month or $93,156 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 38.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Arlington is 112.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,012 - $4,057. You can expect to pay 5.3% more for groceries, 1.3% more for utilities, and 6.7% more for transportation.

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The Point at Falls Church

2121 N Westmoreland St,
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$2,323 - $5,090

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925 S Glebe Rd,
Arlington, VA 22204

$2,100 - $3,700

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J Luna at Ballston

1031 N Vermont St,
Arlington, VA 22201

$2,668 - $4,799

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† 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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