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Rental Market Trends in Arlington, VA

What is the average rent in Arlington, VA?

$2,378/month

Average Rent

740 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Arlington, VA is $2,378 per month. This is 45% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/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 $2,041 per month for a studio, $2,378 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,119 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,110 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,041/month
547 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,378/month
740 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,119/month
1,062 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,110/month
1,420 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,871/month
783 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,196/month
806 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,811/month
1,192 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,332/month
2,532 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,249/month
793 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,064/month
1,056 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,039/month
827 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,997/month
659 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,371/month
1,390 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,067/month
1,882 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Arlington, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $27 more 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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Rent Ranges in Arlington, VA
Last Updated September 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
6% $1,001 - $1,500/month
30% $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, Dominion Hills, Madison Manor and Claremont are the most affordable neighborhoods in Arlington.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Dominion Hills
$1,944/month
780 Sq Ft
Madison Manor
$1,961/month
785 Sq Ft
Claremont
$2,060/month
769 Sq Ft
Arlington Ridge
$2,130/month
675 Sq Ft
Stratton House Condominiums
$2,132/month
714 Sq Ft
Columbia Forest
$2,141/month
814 Sq Ft
Long Branch Creek
$2,157/month
736 Sq Ft
Cherrydale
$2,160/month
705 Sq Ft
Lyon Park
$2,179/month
688 Sq Ft
Fairlington Commons
$2,182/month
829 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington?

Based on current rent prices, Georgetown Vista, Arlington National Cemetery and Kirkwood Terrace are the most expensive neighborhoods in Arlington.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Georgetown Vista
$3,327/month
738 Sq Ft
Arlington National Cemetery
$2,987/month
702 Sq Ft
Kirkwood Terrace
$2,972/month
706 Sq Ft
Clarendon/Courthouse
$2,959/month
720 Sq Ft
Colonial Village
$2,950/month
668 Sq Ft
Pentagon City
$2,941/month
765 Sq Ft
Crystal City
$2,909/month
776 Sq Ft
Ronald Reagan National Airport
$2,909/month
775 Sq Ft
Gates of Ballston
$2,897/month
761 Sq Ft
Falls Church Park
$2,876/month
983 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
$2,747/month
739 Sq Ft
Clarendon/Courthouse
$2,959/month
720 Sq Ft
Pentagon City
$2,941/month
765 Sq Ft
Ballston
$2,762/month
712 Sq Ft
Ballston/Virginia Square
$2,776/month
714 Sq Ft
Arlington National Cemetery
$2,987/month
702 Sq Ft
Georgetown Vista
$3,327/month
738 Sq Ft
Fairlington/Shirlington
$2,351/month
771 Sq Ft
Columbia Heights
$2,269/month
761 Sq Ft
Crystal City
$2,909/month
776 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 $2,378, you’ll want to make about $7,926 per month or $95,112 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 40.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Arlington is 117.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,041 - $4,110. 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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Cortland Arlington

1550 N Clarendon Blvd,
Arlington, VA 22209

$2,525 - $10,926

1-2 Beds

Delancey at Shirlington Village

Delancey at Shirlington Village

4220 Campbell Ave,
Arlington, VA 22206

$1,973 - $3,678

Studio - 2 Beds

Avalon at Arlington Square

Avalon at Arlington Square

2350 26th Ct,
Arlington, VA 22206

$1,920 - $3,915

1-3 Beds

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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