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Rental Market Trends in Arlington, VA

What is the average rent in Arlington, VA?

$2,334/month

Average Rent

739 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Arlington, VA is $2,334 per month. This is 44% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/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 $2,020 per month for a studio, $2,334 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,066 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,048 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,020/month
551 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,334/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,066/month
1,061 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,048/month
1,421 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,683/month
672 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,699/month
970 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,704/month
1,103 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,036/month
3,126 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,167/month
702 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,235/month
1,043 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,016/month
767 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,907/month
913 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,521/month
2,056 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Arlington, VA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.9%, which averages out to $44 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Arlington, VA
Last Updated February 2026
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
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
61% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington?

Based on current rent prices, Ashton Heights, Dominion Hills and Fairlington Mews are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ashton Heights
$1,738/month
593 Sq Ft
Dominion Hills
$1,810/month
779 Sq Ft
Fairlington Mews
$1,821/month
663 Sq Ft
Buckingham
$1,852/month
618 Sq Ft
Madison Manor
$1,952/month
769 Sq Ft
Columbia Forest
$2,010/month
795 Sq Ft
Cherrydale
$2,127/month
714 Sq Ft
Arlington Ridge
$2,137/month
655 Sq Ft
Long Branch Creek
$2,161/month
693 Sq Ft
Penrose
$2,164/month
743 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Colonial Village
$3,385/month
678 Sq Ft
Georgetown Vista
$3,159/month
738 Sq Ft
Ronald Reagan National Airport
$2,978/month
787 Sq Ft
Ballston
$2,968/month
768 Sq Ft
Pentagon City
$2,950/month
769 Sq Ft
Arlington Views
$2,923/month
649 Sq Ft
Clarendon/Courthouse
$2,920/month
726 Sq Ft
Arlington National Cemetery
$2,882/month
707 Sq Ft
Falls Church Park
$2,867/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Ballston/Virginia Square
$2,846/month
704 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
$2,759/month
743 Sq Ft
Clarendon/Courthouse
$2,920/month
726 Sq Ft
Pentagon City
$2,950/month
769 Sq Ft
Ballston
$2,800/month
705 Sq Ft
Ballston/Virginia Square
$2,846/month
704 Sq Ft
Crystal City
$2,741/month
818 Sq Ft
Arlington National Cemetery
$2,882/month
707 Sq Ft
Georgetown Vista
$3,159/month
738 Sq Ft
Columbia Heights
$2,467/month
733 Sq Ft
Lyon Village
$2,805/month
732 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 $2,334, you’ll want to make about $7,780 per month or $93,360 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 36.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Arlington is 106.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,020 - $4,048. You can expect to pay 5.1% more for groceries, 2.4% more for utilities, and 5.4% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Ashton Heights

Arlington, VA

Colonial Village

Arlington, VA

Studio
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-
One Bedroom
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$1,658/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,066/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,235/month
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Penrose Square Apartments

2501 9th Rd S,
Arlington, VA 22204

$1,936 - $4,640 Plus Fees

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The Point at Falls Church

2121 N Westmoreland St,
Arlington, VA 22213

$2,264 - $5,838 Plus Fees

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Cortland Arlington

1550 N Clarendon Blvd,
Arlington, VA 22209

$2,348 - $10,839 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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